Marianne
Meaning of Marianne
The name Marianne is a female name with origins in various cultures. It is derived from the combination of the names Mary and Anne, resulting in a beautiful and elegant name. Marianne is pronounced as mair-ee-AN in both American English (/mɛri-ˈæn/) and British English (/mɛri-ˈan/). This classic name has several variations, including Mariana and Maryann.
Marianne has been a popular choice for parents over the years. In the United States, it has consistently ranked within the top 300 baby names since at least 1886. Although its popularity has fluctuated over time, Marianne remains a beloved choice among parents. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence in the top 2000 names.
The name Marianne carries associations of grace, beauty, and strength. Its timeless charm makes it suitable for any generation. If you're looking for a name that combines tradition with elegance, Marianne is an excellent choice for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as mair-ee-AN (/mɛri-ˈæn/)
British English
- Pronunced as mair-ee-AN (/mɛri-ˈan/)
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Notable People Named Marianne
| Marianne Deborah Williamson is an American author, speaker, and politician known for her self-help books and as a spiritual advisor to Oprah Winfrey. |
| Marianne Faithfull - Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull is an English singer who gained fame in the 1960s with her hit single "As Tears Go By" and was a prominent female artist during the British Invasion in the United States. |
| Marianne Ihlen - Marianne Christine Stang Ihlen was a Norwegian woman who was the muse and girlfriend of Leonard Cohen and the subject of his song "So Long, Marianne". |
| Marianne Vos is a Dutch multi-discipline cyclist, currently riding for UCI Women's WorldTeam Team Jumbo–Visma. |
| Marianne Craig Moore was an influential American modernist poet known for her innovative style, precise language, and clever wit. |
| Marianne Cope, also known as Saint Marianne of Molokaʻi, was a German-born American religious sister who dedicated her life to caring for persons suffering from leprosy in Hawaiʻi and played a key role in developing the medical infrastructure in the region. |
| Marianne von Werefkin was a Russian artist known for her significant contributions to German Expressionism. |
| Gullan Marianne, Princess Bernadotte, Countess of Wisborg, also known as Princess Marianne Bernadotte, is a Swedish actress, fashion icon, and philanthropist, and the last surviving aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. |
| Marianne Brandt was a versatile German artist known for her timeless designs in modern industrial design and her work at the Bauhaus art school. |
| Marianne Legato - Marianne J. Legato is an American physician, author, and lecturer known for her expertise in gender-specific medicine, which explores the impact of biological sex and gender on human health and disease experiences. |
| Marianne Lederer is a prominent French translation scholar known for her significant contributions to the Interpretive Theory of Translation and her influential works on translation and interpreting pedagogy. |
| Marianne Giguère is a Canadian politician from Montreal, Quebec, known for her service on the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough council and the Montreal city council as a member of Projet Montréal. |
| Marianne Rosenberg is a renowned German Schlager music singer and songwriter. |
| Marianne Raigipcien Jean-Baptiste is an English actress known for her acclaimed role in the film Secrets & Lies and for her work on television series like Without a Trace, Blindspot, and Homecoming. |
| Marianne Stewart was a German-born American stage, film and television actress. |
