María del Mar

María del Mar is a Spanish feminine name derived from the Marian title "Mary of the Sea". The phrase del Mar means "of the sea", and the full name is a devotional reference to the Virgin Mary under the title Estrella del Mar (Star of the Sea). This name is part of a Spanish tradition of compound names honoring the Virgin, and is most common in Spain and Latin America.

Etymology

The name is composed of María, the Spanish form of Mary, and del Mar. The final 'a' of 'María' bis often dropped in daily usage, making María Mar or Marimar.

Notable Bearers

• María del Mar García, known as Mar, is a Spanish television presenter and actress
• Marina Marín, a Spanish racewalker, is a secondary bearer

• Meaning: "Mary of the Sea"
• Origin: Spanish devotional name
• Type: First name (feminine)
• Usage: Spanish culture, especially Spain and Latin America