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."
English Meaning: The name Maryann is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Maryann is: Derived from Mary 'Bitter.' Mary was the biblical mother of Christ. Names like Dolores and Mercedes have been created to express aspects of Mary's life and worship.
