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    Marian | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Gender:

    Both

    Origin:

    Hebrew

    Meaning:

    Uncertain, maybe bitter

    Origin:

    English

    Meaning:

    Pet form of Marie

    Origin:

    Latin

    Meaning:

    Of the clan Marius

    Pronunciation:

    (MAH ree an)   [Guide]

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    Marion

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    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Originally a medieval variant spelling of Marion.

    There was a tendency to see Marian as a blend of Mary and Ann, such as in the French Marianne.

    A famous bearer of this name is Maid Marian, Robin Hood's lady companion.

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