Marian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marian Name at a Glance

Name	Marian
Meaning	Bitter.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Marian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marian means “Bitter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Marian Name Origin

Our database records Marian under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Marian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Marian is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Marian

When considering Marian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.