Best Nicknames

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Combination of Mary and Ana
Mary (Latin) “star of the sea”
Ana (Hebrew) “favored grace”

Best Nicknames
Mari, Mimi, Ria, Ree Ree

Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Mariam, Mariana, Mariane, Marion, Maryann, Maryanne

Phrases you might say or hear someday:
Marian loves classical music.
Don’t jump to conclusions, Marian.
Marian is first in her class.

Famous people named Marian or its variations

1. Marian Keyes (b. 1963), Irish author
2. Marian Anderson (1897-1993), American contralto
3. Marian Gracia Rivera (b. 1984), Filipino actress
 

 
Marian Middle Names
Marian Bernadine
Marian Cecilia
Marian Jewell
Marian Ruby
Marian Shirley