Mario Farah

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mario Farah — of Mars
188K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mario Farah is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Mario is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Forma italiana del latino Marius, nome di un'antica gens romana. Potrebbe derivare dal dio Marte o dal latino mas/maris (maschio, uomo virile). The surname Farah: Farah is an Arabic- and Persian-language feminine given name meaning "joy" in the former and "glory" in the latter. The Arabic name is common across the Muslim world, while other varieties of the name have grown in popularity across the Anglosphere due primarily to the American celebrities Farrah Fawcett (1947–2009) and Farrah Abraham (born 1991); "Farrah" ranked among the top thousand names for newborn girls in the United States between 1976 and 1980, between 1987 and 1988, and between 2010 and 2016. Mario is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 188K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mario reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mario

Meaning: of Mars

Latin

Forma italiana del latino Marius, nome di un'antica gens romana. Potrebbe derivare dal dio Marte o dal latino mas/maris (maschio, uomo virile).

Surname: Farah

Arabic

Farah is an Arabic- and Persian-language feminine given name meaning "joy" in the former and "glory" in the latter. The Arabic name is common across the Muslim world, while other varieties of the name have grown in popularity across the Anglosphere due primarily to the American celebrities Farrah Fawcett (1947–2009) and Farrah Abraham (born 1991); "Farrah" ranked among the top thousand names for newborn girls in the United States between 1976 and 1980, between 1987 and 1988, and between 2010 and 2016.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mario is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 14%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mario by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Mario has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Mariano
  • Marius
  • Maurizio

Notable People Named Mario Farah

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mario Farah:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mario?
The first name Mario originates from Latin. Forma italiana del latino Marius, nome di un'antica gens romana. Potrebbe derivare dal dio Marte o dal latino mas/maris (maschio, uomo virile).
When was Mario most popular?
The name Mario reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Farah?
The surname Farah originates from Arabic. Farah is an Arabic- and Persian-language feminine given name meaning "joy" in the former and "glory" in the latter. The Arabic name is common across the Muslim world, while other varieties of the name have grown in popularity across the Anglosphere due primarily to the American celebrities Farrah Fawcett (1947–2009) and Farrah Abraham (born 1991); "Farrah" ranked among the top thousand names for newborn girls in the United States between 1976 and 1980, between 1987 and 1988, and between 2010 and 2016.
What are the origins of the name Mario Farah?
The name Mario Farah combines two different traditions: the first name Mario has Latin roots, while the surname Farah originates from Arabic.
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