Meaning: Feminine of Marianus; also Maria combined with Ana
The story
A Roman feminine form of Marianus that was later also understood as Maria plus Ana. These are different routes, and the Roman Marius family does not have a securely established original meaning.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Nana
- Ana
Spellings & variants
- Marian
- Marianna
- Mariane
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Mariana comes from Portuguese and Spanish.
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