name
Uncommon
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.”
name
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishBoth a common French first name and the iconic symbolic figure representing the French Republic.
Common pairings
the figure of Marianne
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Etymology
From French Marianne, a combination of Marie and Anne.
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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.
