Name Meaning & Origin
"Maru is a given name"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Maru is a given name. In Spanish it is a short form (hypocorism) of María Eugenia. In Japanese maru, means circle. Notable people with the name include:Maru Daba, Ethiopian runner Maru Díaz, Spanish politician Maru Dueñas (1967–2017), Mexican actress Maru Nihoniho, New Zealand entrepreneur Maru Sira (1948–1975), Sri Lankan criminal Maru Teferi, Israeli Olympic marathoner
Maru is a given name. In Spanish it is a short form (hypocorism) of María Eugenia. In Japanese maru, means circle. Notable people with the name include:Maru Daba, Ethiopian runner Maru Díaz, Spanish politician Maru Dueñas (1967–2017), Mexican actress Maru Nihoniho, New Zealand entrepreneur Maru Sira (1948–1975), Sri Lankan criminal Maru Teferi, Israeli Olympic marathoner
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
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Root element "Maru" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Maru is a given name".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~37 people named Maru in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 14 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Maru is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 4.
Maru is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 70% male and 30% female.
Approximately 37 people in the United States are named Maru. The name peaked in 2024 with 14 recorded uses.
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