Mariana
[ˌmɛrɪˈɑːnə]Meaning
Roman feminine form of Marianus
Background Story
Mariana is the Roman feminine form of Marianus. After the classical era it was sometimes interpreted as a combination of Maria and Ana, and in Portuguese it is further used as a form of Mariamne. Variants include Mariane, Marianna and Mariyana, with Marianita as a diminutive.
Variations
Marie, Marina, Mara
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