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Marietta

meh-uh-ree-EH-tuh

Marietta (name) means the name of numerous towns and cities across the United States, including in Georgia and Ohio. Example: “She grew up just outside Marietta, Georgia.”

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The name of numerous towns and cities across the United States, including in Georgia and Ohio.

"She grew up just outside Marietta, Georgia."

A female given name of Italian origin, a diminutive of Maria.

"Marietta ran the family restaurant for forty years."

How to Use Marietta

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In plain EnglishBoth a common American place name and an Italian diminutive first name related to Maria.

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Rhymes for Marietta

Etta Loretta rosetta Beretta operetta vendetta Henrietta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Marietta” mean?

The word “Marietta” means the name of numerous towns and cities across the United States, including in Georgia and Ohio. In plain terms, both a common American place name and an Italian diminutive first name related to Maria.

How do you pronounce “Marietta”?

“Marietta” is pronounced meh-uh-ree-EH-tuh (/ˌmɛəɹiˈɛtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marietta” in a sentence?

Here is “Marietta” used in a sentence: “She grew up just outside Marietta, Georgia.”

What part of speech is “Marietta”?

“Marietta” is a name.

How many meanings does “Marietta” have?

“Marietta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the name of numerous towns and cities across the United States, including in Georgia and Ohio.