Marian

Marian [mair-ee-uh n or for 5, mar-] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
2. of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.

noun

3. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.
4. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.
5. a female given name, form of Mary.

Origin of Marian First recorded in 1600–10; Mary + -an Examples from the Web for marian Contemporary Examples of marian

Marian Goodman, for example, brought only works by Gerard Richter.

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Judith H. Dobrzynski

February 23, 2009

My love affair with the divine, demure, and undeniably sexy Marian Robinson.

Hail to the First Granny

Mo Rocca

January 24, 2009

When Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, moves to Washington, she’ll help redefine the notion of the ‘all-American’ family.

Grandma-in-Chief

Patricia J. Williams

November 26, 2008

One plan being discussed is for them to stay in the care of their grandmother, Marian Robinson.

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Scott Horton

November 13, 2008

Likewise do not name your dog Marian, Frederick, or Patricia.

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Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry

October 14, 2008

Historical Examples of marian

“You go straight ahead and select any location you like,” said Marian.

Her Father’s Daughter

Gene Stratton-Porter

And it occurred to him that Linda and Marian were dominating the party.

Her Father’s Daughter

Gene Stratton-Porter

Marian turned to him—the same Marian he had fallen in love with when they were children.

Her Father’s Daughter

Gene Stratton-Porter

Marian was prepared to be the mental, the spiritual, and the physical mate of a man.

Her Father’s Daughter

Gene Stratton-Porter

The experience of the previous night taught Marian that Linda had arrived.

Her Father’s Daughter

Gene Stratton-Porter

British Dictionary definitions for marian Marian adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus
2. of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England

noun

3. a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary
4. a supporter of some other Mary

Word Origin and History for marian Marian adj.

“of Mary,” 1701, referring to the Virgin; also (c.1600) in reference to the reign of Mary Queen of England (1553-58); and (1902) to Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587).

Marian

fem. proper name, collateral form of Marion, a diminutive of French Marie (see Mary), but often taken for a compound of Mary and Anne.