Mariana
Mariana is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Portuguese and Spanish origin, meaning “Of Mary”.
| Meaning | Of Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Portuguese and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mah-ree-AH-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Portugal, Mexico, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Mariana
Mariana began as a Latin feminine of Marianus, 'belonging to Marius', but in Christian use it was quickly understood as an extension of Maria, the name of the Virgin Mary. The meaning 'star of the sea' belongs to Maria's medieval interpretation (stella maris), not to Mariana itself. The name is a long-standing favourite in Portugal and Brazil.
Is Mariana a Christian name?
Mariana is a Christian name honouring the Virgin Mary. Its root, Maria, goes back to the Hebrew Miriam.
How popular is Mariana?
Very popular in Brazil and Portugal and common across Latin America.
Gifts with the name Mariana
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Spellings and variants of Mariana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana means 'Of Mary'. It is of Latin, via Portuguese and Spanish origin.
Is Mariana a Christian name?
Mariana is a Christian name honouring the Virgin Mary. Its root, Maria, goes back to the Hebrew Miriam.
How do you pronounce Mariana?
Mariana is pronounced mah-ree-AH-nah.
Is Mariana a boy or girl name?
Mariana is usually a girl name.