What is the origin of the name Marjane?

Marjane is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Marjane?

Marjane is pronounced MAR-jane.

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GirlPersian

Marjane

MAR-jane

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

Peak Year

#5 in 1941

First Recorded

1941

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name of Persian origin, meaning 'brave,' 'valiant,' or 'audacious.' It can also be a variant of 'Mary' (Hebrew: 'beloved').

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Marj Janie MJ

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-French author and illustrator, creator of Persepolis.

Nicknames

Marj Janie MJ

Spelling Variations

Marjane Marjean Marjhan

Similar Names

Joan Valerie Audrey Roxanne

Personality Traits

braveindependentartisticstrong-willed

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