| Meaning | star of the sea, bitter grace |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Mar-i-an-na |
Rich with layers and traditional depth, Marianna combines two classic elements into something greater than their individual parts. This name carries a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation among parents seeking substance and history. Marianna has a formal elegance that provides gravitas while remaining genuinely warm and inviting. The name offers natural nickname possibilities for everyday use while preserving its full glory for important occasions. There's a cross-cultural appeal to Marianna, as it appears with slight variations across numerous traditions and languages. This universality makes it particularly suitable for families with diverse backgrounds or international connections. Marianna suggests refinement, intelligence, and a connection to enduring values rather than passing fashions.
| 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" |