Find out how popular the first name Mariani has been for the last 23 years (from 2001 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mariani by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Mariani is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mariani.

The history of the first name Mariani

The name Mariani is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Marianus, which itself is derived from the Roman name Marius. The name Marius is believed to be related to the Roman god Mars, the god of war.

Mariani is a feminine form of the name Mariano, which is the Italian version of the Latin name Marianus. The name gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians who associated it with the Virgin Mary, as Mariano and Mariani were seen as derivatives of her name.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mariani can be found in the 14th century, when a Florentine woman named Mariani di Jacopo was mentioned in historical records. In the 15th century, a renowned Italian painter named Mariani Girolamo was active in Venice.

The name Mariani has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Mariani Glavić was a Croatian poet and writer who made significant contributions to the Renaissance literature in Croatia. Born in 1570, he is considered one of the most influential figures in Croatian literature.

In the 18th century, Mariani Fortunato was an Italian composer and violinist who was active in the court of the Duchy of Parma. He was born in 1742 and is known for his violin concertos and chamber music compositions.

Another notable figure with the name Mariani was Angelo Mariani, an Italian chemist and entrepreneur who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1838, he is credited with creating the world's first tonic wine, a blend of Bordeaux wine and coca leaves, which he marketed as a restorative and stimulant.

In the field of literature, Mariani Giambattista was an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. He was born in 1545 and is best known for his work "Degli Amori di Marfisa," a romantic epic poem inspired by the characters from Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso."

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mariani, highlighting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in Italian and Latin origins.

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