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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Combination of Marie and Anne; 'grace' from Anne
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- mair-ee-AN
Marianne is a French name that blends Marie and Anne, and it carries the sense of 'grace' from Anne. It's pronounced mair-ee-AN, a familiar, easy-to-say name with a soft, classic sound.
Meaning & Origin of Marianne
Meaning: Combination of Marie and Anne; 'grace' from Anne.
Origin: French.
How to Pronounce Marianne
mair-ee-ANIPA /ˌmɛəriˈæn/
Popularity of Marianne
Marianne peaked at #139 in 1957, when 3,022 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2122 with 90 babies, so a child named Marianne today would rarely share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Marianne mean?
Combination of Marie and Anne; ‘grace’ from Anne.
How do you pronounce Marianne?
Marianne is pronounced mair-ee-AN (IPA: /ˌmɛəriˈæn/).
Is Marianne a popular name right now?
Marianne peaked at #139 in 1957 and is ranked #2122 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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