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Mariana

mah-ree-AH-nah

Popularity

#242

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

4

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

44,770

Peak Year

#2,069 in 2005

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian combination of Maria and Ana. Maria means 'bitter' or 'rebellious' and Ana means 'grace'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mariana Pajón

    Colombian BMX cyclist, Olympic gold medalist

  • Mariana Seoane

    Mexican actress and singer

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateIntelligentArtistic

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