Maris Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈmɛɹɪs/

MAIR-is

UK

/ˈmɛɹɪs/

MAIR-is

Definition

A proper name, usually used as a person's first name or surname. It does not have a general vocabulary meaning in everyday English.

Usage & Nuances

Use it like other names: usually without an article and with initial capital in normal writing ('Maris'). Meaning depends on the person being referred to, not on the word itself. Learners should not confuse it with a common noun.

• Spanish: Maris (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Maris (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Maris (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 玛丽斯（人名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 瑪麗斯（人名）
• Hindi: मारिस (व्यक्तिनाम)
• Arabic: ماريس (اسم علم)
• Bengali: মারিস
• Russian: Марис
• Japanese: マリス
• Vietnamese: Maris
• Korean: 마리스
• Turkish: Maris
• Urdu: مارِس
• Indonesian: Maris

Example Sentences

Maris is my new classmate.

basic

I got an email from Maris this morning.

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Maris lives next to the park.

basic

Have you talked to Maris about the plan yet?

natural

If Maris calls, tell her I'll be there in ten minutes.

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I always mix up Maris and Maria because their names sound similar.

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