Marines

Marines Meaning & Origin

About Marines
The name "Marines" is derived from the Latin word "marinus," meaning "of the sea." It is commonly associated with the United States Marine Corps, a branch of the military specializing in amphibious warfare. The name signifies the Marines' historical role as a naval infantry force, capable of operating both on land and at sea. It represents their dedication to protecting and defending the nation's interests, often in challenging and diverse environments.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marines are female.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060502
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IY1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™rˈinz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marines in Braille

Here's how to represent Marines in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marines in braille

How to Spell the Name Marines in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marines using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marines in sign language

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