Where does “Mari” come from?
Mari derives from Eastern Mari мари, though the ultimate origin and original meaning remain unknown.
Mari (English): A Volga-Finnic people in the Volga region
Definitions
- A Volga-Finnic people in the Volga region
Ancestry of “Mari”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Western Mari | мари | — |