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Mario
MAREE-oh
Mario (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo. Example: “Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world.”
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A masculine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo.
"Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Mario, both of which trace back to Latin Marius.
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What does “Mario” mean?
The word “Mario” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo.
How do you pronounce “Mario”?
“Mario” is pronounced MAREE-oh (/ˈmɑɹioʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mario” in a sentence?
Here is “Mario” used in a sentence: “Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world.”
What part of speech is “Mario”?
“Mario” is a name.
Is “Mario” a common word?
“Mario” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is "Mario" a real name or just a video game character?
Both. Mario is a masculine given name of Latin origin, and it is also the name of a famous video game character created by Nintendo. The word can refer to a real person or to the game character depending on context.
What language does the name "Mario" come from?
Mario is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is especially common in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures as a traditional first name.
Should "Mario" always be capitalised?
Yes. Mario is a proper noun, whether it names a person or the Nintendo character, so it is always written with a capital M.
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