| Meaning | star of the sea, bitter grace |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Mar-i-an-na |
Marianna is a captivating and harmonious name for a baby girl, blending the timeless elegance of Maria with the gracefulness of Anna. With its rich historical and cultural origins, Marianna embodies strength, rebellion, bitterness, grace, and favor, all in one harmonious package.
This name carries a sense of duality, symbolizing the balance between contrasting qualities. Marianna captures the essence of a girl who can be both fierce and gentle, independent yet compassionate. Its variations, such as Mariana and Marianne, offer alternative options while maintaining the same core appeal.
In literature, Marianna has graced the pages of Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" and entertained audiences on screens both big and small. Real-life women with the name Marianna have excelled in various fields, including acting, sports, philanthropy, and activism.
Choosing Marianna as a name for your precious baby girl bestows upon her a moniker rich in depth and meaning, with a touch of classical charm and a hint of contemporary allure. It's a name that will accompany her on her life's journey, evoking admiration and fascination wherever she goes.
| Mariana |
| Marina |
| Maria |
| Marie |
| Marlene |
| Melina |
| Melody |
| Melanie |
| Marilyn |
| Madison |
| Makayla |
| Macy |
| Mari |
| Maria |
| Anna |
| Annie |
| Mia |
| Marianna Palka | Scottish actress and filmmaker |
| Marianna Ucria | Italian writer and poet |
| Marianna Hill | American actress |
| Marianna Zachariassen | Danish handball player |
| Marianna V. Vardinoyannis | Greek philanthropist and activist |
| Marianna Goulandris | Greek socialite and fashion icon |
| Marianna Tolo | Australian basketball player |
| Marianna Tcherkassky | American ballet dancer |
| Marianna Cholakh | Ukrainian film director |
| Marianna Pineda | Spanish revolutionary and political activist |
| Marianna Olszewska | Polish biathlete |
| Marianna Latsis | Greek shipping heiress |
| Marianna Fábiánová | Slovak alpine skier |
| Marianna Vasiľková | Slovak handball player |
| Marianna Mochnacz | Scottish photographer |
| Marianna Vita | Italian actress |
| Marianna Simnett | British artist and filmmaker |
| Marianna Chyrachyshyn | Ukrainian track and field athlete |
| Marianna Komlos | Canadian actress and fitness model |
| Marianna "Mary" Dalloway | Character in Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway" |
| Marianna Fairchilde | Character in the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Marianna Bower | Character in the TV series "Three's Company" |
| Marianna Sommers | Character in the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Marianna O'Reilly | Character in the TV series "Yellowstone" |
| Marianna Rossetti | Character in the TV series "Lucifer" |
| Marianna Hanson | Character in the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Marianna Neal | Character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Marianna Taylor | Character in the TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Marianna Bellwether | Character in the film "Zootopia" |
| Marianna von Stahl | Character in the film "The Legend of Tarzan" |
| Marianna Shaw | Character in the video game "Deus Ex" |
| Marianna Silva | Character in the video game "Dead Rising 3" |
| Marianna Kane | Character in the video game "Mass Effect" |
| Marianna Morganti | Character in the video game "The Last of Us Part II" |