Marian
Marian f, m
1 (
f.)
English: originally a medieval variant spelling of
MARION (SEE
Marion). However, in the 18th century, when combined names began to come into fashion, it was sometimes understood as a combination of
MARY (SEE
Mary) and
ANN (SEE
Ann).
2 (
m.)
Polish: from the
Latin name
Mariānus (see
MARIANO (SEE
Mariano)), often bestowed among
Roman Catholics in honour of the Virgin Mary.
First names dictionary.
2012.