Marian or Mariann?
Two spellings, side by side.
Marian and Mariann are two spellings of the same sound. Marian is listed with the meaning "From mary and ann; bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter" and Mariann with "A Spanish variant of the name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter". Marian is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Marian | Mariann |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | From mary and ann; bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter | A Spanish variant of the name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter. |
| Origin | English | Spanish |
| Gender | Unisex | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ma-rian | Ma-riann |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Marian and Mariann
Is Marian or Mariann more common?
Marian is more often searched and saved on this site; Mariann is also used.
Do Marian and Mariann mean the same?
Marian: "From mary and ann; bitter; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter". Mariann: "A Spanish variant of the name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter".
How do you say Marian?
In parts: Ma-rian. Mariann is said the same way.
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