Marianna
Meaning of Marianna
Marianna is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has a lovely and melodic sound, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a feminine and elegant name. The pronunciation of Marianna varies depending on the region. In American English, it is pronounced as mahr-ee-AN-uh (/mɑriˈænə/), while in British English, it is pronounced as mahr-ee-AH-nuh (/mɑriˈɑːnə/). The Italian pronunciation is mah-RYAHN-nah (/ma.ˈrjan.na/).
Although there are no significant variations of Marianna, some may prefer the spelling Maryanna. Regardless of the spelling, Marianna has maintained its popularity over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 750 and 900 in terms of occurrences, with around 300 to 400 newborns named Marianna each year.
Overall, Marianna is a timeless and sophisticated name that would be a wonderful choice for any little girl. Its variations and consistent use make it both classic and unique at the same time.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mah-RYAHN-nah (/ma.ˈrjan.na/)
British English
- Pronunced as mahr-ee-AH-nuh (/mɑriˈɑːnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as mahr-ee-AN-uh (/mɑriˈænə/)
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Notable People Named Marianna
| Marianna Martines, also known as Marianne von Martinez, was a renowned composer, pianist, and singer of the classical period in Vienna, Austria, and had connections with Mozart and Haydn. |
| Marianna Dolińska was a Romani woman from Poland who tragically murdered her four children in 1923 and died in a psychiatric hospital in 1928. |
| Marianna Palka - Marianna Bronislawa Barbara Palka is a Scottish actress, producer, director, and writer known for her film "Good Dick," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. |
| Marianna Vardinogiannis - Marianna V. Vardinogiannis was a Greek UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and an activist for children's rights and against child sexual abuse, known for her work with the Foundation for the Child and the Family and the Elpida Association. |
| Marianna Yarovskaya is a Russian-American documentary filmmaker known for her work on the Academy Award short-listed film Women of the Gulag and the production of Greedy Lying Bastards. |
| Marianna Tabain is an Australian professional footballer who last played for the Australian W-League team Perth Glory. |
| Marianna Mukuchyan is a well-known Armenian make-up artist. |
| Marianna Merabivna Khomeriki is a Ukrainian communications specialist and Sergeant of the "Azov" regiment, known for her service in the National Guard of Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. |
| Marianna Madia - Maria Anna "Marianna" Madia is an Italian politician affiliated with the Democratic Party and has been a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies since 2008. |
| Marianna Efstratiou - Maria-Anastasia "Marianna" Efstratiou is a Greek singer known for her Eurovision Song Contest appearances and her work with the jazz ensemble Nova Mood. |
| Marianna Mayer is a renowned children's book writer and artist known for her retellings of folk and fairy tales, including "Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave" and "Pegasus." |
| Marianna Beauchamp Jodoin was a Canadian Senator and member of the Liberal party, born in Montreal, Quebec. |
| Marianna Egorova is a Russian female handball player known for her contributions to Zvezda Zvenigorod in the Russian Super League. |
| Princess Marianna Lubomirska (1693–1729) was a prominent Polish noblewoman known for being the heiress of large Ostróg estates. |
| Marianna Gamache is an American politician serving in the Vermont House of Representatives since 2014. |
