Mário
Mario stems from the ancient Roman family name Marius and has gained global popularity through its Italian heritage. It is dynamic, melodic, and recognized across many cultures. Perfect for parents looking for a crisp, confident name with classical roots and simple pronunciation.
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name is traditionally interpreted as meaning 'man' or 'manly'.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Mário je talianska podoba starorímskeho rodového mena Marius. Jeho pôvod nie je celkom istý; tradične sa spája s latinským slovom mas (v genitíve maris) s významom „muž, mužský“. Súvislosť s menom rímskeho boha vojny Marsa je možná, no menej istá. Meno Mário nie je mužskou podobou mena Mária.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Mário vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
MARIO
Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňová (1)
Regionálna stredoeurópska forma17 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsGrammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Mário
15People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 (1936–2025)
Peruvian, Spanish and Dominican novelist and writer (1936–2025)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Mário Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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