Marianne
Marianne is a Christian girl name of French, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Combination of Mary and Anne”.
| Meaning | Combination of Mary and Anne |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | mar-ee-AN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Norway |
Meaning and origin of Marianne
Marianne began as a French diminutive of Marie and is often understood as a blend of Marie and Anne, the names of the Virgin Mary and her mother. Mary goes back to the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated; 'star of the sea' is a medieval Latin interpretation, not the original sense. Marianne became the national personification of the French Republic, and Jane Austen's Marianne Dashwood made the name familiar in English.
Is Marianne a Christian name?
Marianne carries two Christian names in one: Mary, mother of Jesus, and Anne, honoured in tradition as Mary's mother. Neither form appears exactly as Marianne in the Bible.
How popular is Marianne?
Popular in France and northern Europe in the mid-twentieth century and now used less often, while staying familiar.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marianne mean?
Marianne means 'Combination of Mary and Anne'. It is of French, from Hebrew origin.
Is Marianne a Christian name?
Marianne carries two Christian names in one: Mary, mother of Jesus, and Anne, honoured in tradition as Mary's mother. Neither form appears exactly as Marianne in the Bible.
How do you pronounce Marianne?
Marianne is pronounced mar-ee-AN.
Is Marianne a boy or girl name?
Marianne is usually a girl name.