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Mariana

Mariana (name) means a female given name, a Latinized form related to Marian and Mary. Example: “Mariana studied marine biology at university.”

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A female given name, a Latinized form related to Marian and Mary.
"Mariana studied marine biology at university."

How to use Mariana

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In plain EnglishA given name related to Marian and Mary, popular across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Word forms

Marianas plural

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Etymology

A Latinized form of Marian, ultimately from Mary; also historically linked to the Roman name Marius.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mariana” mean?

The word “Mariana” means a female given name, a Latinized form related to Marian and Mary. In plain terms, a given name related to Marian and Mary, popular across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.

How do you use “Mariana” in a sentence?

Here is “Mariana” used in a sentence: “Mariana studied marine biology at university.”

What part of speech is “Mariana”?

“Mariana” is a name.

Where does the word “Mariana” come from?

The word “Mariana” comes from Latin. A Latinized form of Marian, ultimately from Mary; also historically linked to the Roman name Marius.

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