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Marin

Marin (name) means a given name and surname of Latin origin related to "marine," and the name of a county in California. Example: “Marin County lies just north of San Francisco.”

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A given name and surname of Latin origin related to "marine," and the name of a county in California.

"Marin County lies just north of San Francisco."

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_____ County lies just north of San Francisco.

Etymology

The county was either named after Chief Marin, of the Coast Miwok tribe, or derived from the Spanish name of its eastern bay known as Bahía de Nuestra Señora del Rosario la Marinera in 1775.

Synonyms

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Marine Marino Marinus

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Rhymes for Marin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marin” mean?

The word “Marin” means a given name and surname of Latin origin related to "marine," and the name of a county in California.

How do you use “Marin” in a sentence?

Here is “Marin” used in a sentence: “Marin County lies just north of San Francisco.”

What part of speech is “Marin”?

“Marin” is a name.

Is “Marin” a common word?

“Marin” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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