Marius

Sulla's great rival

Marius is a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the Roman general Gaius Marius and appearing throughout European history.

It remains common in France, Germany, Romania, and Scandinavia: Marius was always the serious one in the family.

In literature, Marius Pontmercy is a central character in Victor Hugo's *Les Misérables*.

name

masculine

Male in character

saint · Dutch · European · classical · ancient · personal · etymology · namesake

LesMisérables

Cosette

love · Paris · wounded · garden · grandfather · letter · idealist · sewer · rescue · redemption

Opposites
political/moral stance in Les Misérables

MariusJavert

monarchists · cynicism

Roman military reform legacy

MariusScipio Africanus

Phrases
Family

Maria, Mario, Marie, Marianne, Marion, Marian, Marietta

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G