Mariano

Mariano is a masculine given name common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions. It derives from the Latin Marianus, a form linked to Maria (Mary) and, in Catholic contexts, to the Virgin Mary. The name has historical usage across Spain, Portugal, Italy and Latin America, and has been borne by saints and figures in various periods. While primarily a given name, Mariano can occasionally function as a surname as well.

Notable people with the given name Mariano include Mariano Rivera, a Panamanian-American former Major League Baseball pitcher; Mariano Rajoy, a Spanish politician and former prime minister; Mariano Azuela, a Mexican physician and novelist known for Los de abajo; Mariano Ponce, a Filipino reformist and poet; and Mariano Ospina Pérez, a Colombian politician and president. Beyond these individuals, the name appears in literature, politics and sports in various Spanish- and Italian-speaking communities, reflecting its broad cultural reach and enduring use.