Marian
Marian is a Christian girl name of English, from French Marion origin, meaning “Form of Mary; meaning debated”.
| Meaning | Form of Mary; meaning debated |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from French Marion |
| Pronunciation | MAIR-ee-un |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, United States, Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Marian
Marian began as a medieval English form of Marion, a French pet form of Marie, and was later often understood as a blend of Mary and Ann. The underlying Hebrew name Miryam has no settled meaning; 'bitter', 'beloved' and 'wished-for child' are all proposed, and the popular 'star of the sea' comes from a medieval Latin reading, stella maris. Maid Marian, Robin Hood's companion in English legend, helped keep it alive. In Poland and Romania Marian is a boy's name.
Is Marian a Christian name?
Marian honours Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the word 'Marian' is also used for Catholic devotion to her. It is chiefly a Christian name.
How popular is Marian?
Steadily used in the early twentieth century in Britain and America; uncommon for babies now.
Gifts with the name Marian
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marian mean?
Marian means 'Form of Mary; meaning debated'. It is of English, from French Marion origin.
Is Marian a Christian name?
Marian honours Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the word 'Marian' is also used for Catholic devotion to her. It is chiefly a Christian name.
How do you pronounce Marian?
Marian is pronounced MAIR-ee-un.
Is Marian a boy or girl name?
Marian is usually a girl name.