Marianne Name Meaning

The name Marianne is a combination of two names, Mary and Anne. "Mary" derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning "beloved" or "bitter," while "Anne" originates from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." Together, Marianne can be interpreted as "bitter grace" or "beloved grace."

The name Marianne is commonly associated with French culture and is considered a French variant of the name Mary. It gained popularity as a given name during the French Revolution in the late 18th century when the French nation was personified as Marianne, the symbol of liberty and reason.