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Marianne

meh-ree-AN

Marianne (name) means the national personification of France, depicted as a woman symbolizing liberty and reason. Example: “Marianne's image appears on French coins and stamps.”

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The national personification of France, depicted as a woman symbolizing liberty and reason.
"Marianne's image appears on French coins and stamps."
2
A female given name of French origin.
"Marianne studied philosophy at the Sorbonne."

How to Use Marianne

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBoth a common French first name and the iconic symbolic figure representing the French Republic.

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the figure of Marianne
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Etymology

From French Marianne, a combination of Marie and Anne.

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Marianne” mean?

The word “Marianne” means the national personification of France, depicted as a woman symbolizing liberty and reason. In plain terms, both a common French first name and the iconic symbolic figure representing the French Republic.

How do you pronounce “Marianne”?

“Marianne” is pronounced meh-ree-AN (/ˌmɛɹiˈæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marianne” in a sentence?

Here is “Marianne” used in a sentence: “Marianne's image appears on French coins and stamps.”

What part of speech is “Marianne”?

“Marianne” is a name.

Where does the word “Marianne” come from?

The word “Marianne” comes from French. From French Marianne, a combination of Marie and Anne.

Is “Marianne” a common word?

“Marianne” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Marianne” have?

“Marianne” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the national personification of France, depicted as a woman symbolizing liberty and reason.

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