Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Marian means "Mary, mother of Jesus".
- A submission from Mississippi, U.S. says the name Marian means "Of, or from, Mary".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Marian is of French origin and means "Star of the sea; grace".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Marian is of English origin and means "Well-spoken; outgoing".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Marian means "Rose petal".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Marian means "Honored in pathway by it's angels".
- Of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
A variant of Marion, a medieval derivation of Mary, often also interpreted as a contraction of Mary and Ann, or as a variant of Mariana.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Mary + -an
- (historical) One of the Scots who remained loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots in the disputes following her deposition.
Mari + -an
Marian was also found in the following language(s): Finnish, French, German, and Polish