Marian
English
Etymology 1
A variant of Marion, a medieval derivation of Mary, often also interpreted as a contraction of Mary and Ann, or as a variant of Mariana.
Proper noun
Marian
- A female given name.
- c. 1597, [William Shakespeare], The History of Henrie the Fovrth; […], quarto edition, London: Printed by P[eter] S[hort] for Andrew Wise, […], published 1598, OCLC 932916628:: Act III, Scene III:
- There's no more faith in thee than in a steward prune, nor no more truth in thee than in a drawn fox; and for womanhood, Maid Marian may be the deputy's wife of the ward to thee.
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Etymology 2
Adjective
Marian (comparative more Marian, superlative most Marian)
- (Christianity) Of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
- a Marian apparition
- Marian devotions
- Of or relating to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Translations
Noun
Marian (plural Marians)
- (historical) One of the Scots who remained loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots in the disputes following her deposition.
Etymology 3
Adjective
Marian (comparative more Marian, superlative most Marian)
- Of or relating to Gaius Marius, Ancient Roman general and statesman.
- Marian reform
Etymology 4
Adjective
Marian (comparative more Marian, superlative most Marian)
- Of or relating to the Mari people.
- the famous Marian diviner, Asqudum
Anagrams
Finnish
Proper noun
Marian
- Genitive singular form of Maria.
Anagrams
French
Proper noun
Marian
- A male given name
German
Etymology
Proper noun
Marian
- A male given name.
Polish
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmarʲ.jan/
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Proper noun
Marian m pers (feminine Marianna)
- A male given name.
Declension
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