In the context of the city name Weimar , " mari " acts as the ancient ancestor to the modern German word Meer. Viii = the Living Ones (plural + def article) > Wei. The original word was mari (or meri ), which in Old High German referred to standing water, a lake . Modern German Meer now specifically means "sea" or "ocean" - similar to Romance languages. In German, "Mari" is often a short form or nickname for Maria or Marie. When combined with wīh ("holy", in fact ''alive''), the name Weimar literally translates to "holy lake" or "sacred pool" LIVING WATER. However, underneath that hides a profound meaning - MATRIA (MAT + RIA > MA RIA > MEER, MARI, MERI) the Living one. White Light feels like water, and it is highly likely it is called ''the water of life'' . Romanian and Latin: mare (sea) - the root " mare " is the foundation for the word "sea" ac...