Marian
Origin of the name Marian:
Variant of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea."
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Adjective having to do with the Virgin Mary.
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Tends to be misspelled as Marion
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Mar, Mari, Mary
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Marian Anderson, singer (contralto) with the Metropolitan Opera.
Marian Finucane, Irish broadcaster
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Maid Marian of Robin Hood fame.
"Robin and Marian" a 1976 remake of "Robin Hood" starring Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn.
Marian Ravenswood, Indy's girl in "Raider's of the Lost Ark"
Marian Paroo, aka Marian the Librarian in "The Music Man"
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