Hebrew/English · Girl name
Maryann
“possibly sea of bitterness and grace”
About the name Maryann
Maryann is a compound name formed by joining Mary and Ann. Mary is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is uncertain but is often interpreted as ‘sea of bitterness’, ‘rebellion’, or ‘wished-for child’. Ann is the English form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning ‘grace’. The combination Maryann reflects a tradition of blending established names, and has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the nineteenth century.
- Meaning
- possibly sea of bitterness and grace
- Origin
- Hebrew/English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ee-AN(3 syl.)
Middle names for Maryann
- Maryann Elizabeth
- Maryann Joy
- Maryann Renee
- Maryann Faith
- Maryann Lynn
Questions about Maryann
- What does Maryann mean?
- Maryann is a Hebrew name meaning "possibly sea of bitterness and grace".
- How do you pronounce Maryann?
- Maryann is pronounced MAIR-ee-AN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Maryann?
- Variants of Maryann include Marianne, Mary Ann, Mary-Ann.
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