Marianna or Mariana?
Two spellings, side by side.
Marianna and Mariana are two spellings of the same sound. Marianna is listed with the meaning "A French variation of the Latin name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or star of the sea" and Mariana with "A Spanish female name created as a combination of Mary and Ann. It blends meanings of 'bitter' or 'beloved' with 'grace'". Marianna 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 | Marianna | Mariana |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A French variation of the Latin name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or star of the sea. | A Spanish female name created as a combination of Mary and Ann. It blends meanings of 'bitter' or 'beloved' with 'grace'. |
| Origin | French | Spanish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ma-rian-na | Ma-ria-na |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Marianna and Mariana
Is Marianna or Mariana more common?
Marianna is more often searched and saved on this site; Mariana is also used.
Do Marianna and Mariana mean the same?
Marianna: "A French variation of the Latin name Mary, which is traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or star of the sea". Mariana: "A Spanish female name created as a combination of Mary and Ann. It blends meanings of 'bitter' or 'beloved' with 'grace'".
How do you say Marianna?
In parts: Ma-rian-na. Mariana is said the same way.
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