This is the 3560th most frequent German word.
marius
"Marius" is a proper noun, typically a male given name in German and other languages.
Here, 'Marius' is mentioned in the context as a name to discuss its etymology or origin.
Der Name Marius hat eine lateinische Herkunft.
The name Marius has a Latin origin.
Here, 'Marius' is used as a proper noun to refer to an individual by name.
Marius ist ein sehr engagierter Mitarbeiter.
Marius is a very dedicated employee.
In this case, 'Marius' is used as a proper noun within a possessive phrase to identify an individual associated to a group.