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Marius (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the Roman general Gaius Marius and the character Marius Pontmercy in "Les Misérables.". Example: “Marius falls in love with Cosette in "Les Misérables.”

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A masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the Roman general Gaius Marius and the character Marius Pontmercy in "Les Misérables."
"Marius falls in love with Cosette in "Les Misérables.""
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Etymology

From Latin Marius, a Roman family name probably derived from Mars. By folk etymology seen as a masculine form of Maria.

Origin: Latin

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What does “Marius” mean?
The word “Marius” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the Roman general Gaius Marius and the character Marius Pontmercy in "Les Misérables.".
How do you use “Marius” in a sentence?
Here is “Marius” used in a sentence: “Marius falls in love with Cosette in "Les Misérables.".”
What part of speech is “Marius”?
“Marius” is a name.
Is “Marius” a common word?
“Marius” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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