Of the sea; bitter; beloved
Mariona is a Catalan diminutive form of Maria. While its exact etymological roots are debated, it is most commonly associated with the Latin 'stella maris' (star of the sea) or the Hebrew 'marah' (bitterness).
Less common today
Mariona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,779 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Spanish professional footballer for Arsenal and Spain
Spanish actress known for television roles
The titular protagonist of the classic Spanish novel · Mariona Rebull by Ignacio Agusti
