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.
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."