Marian

Marian as a name

Marian is a name of Latin origin, which means “of Marius” or “belonging to Mars”. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both males and females.

In some cultures, Marian is used as a short form of the name Mary or its variants such as Maria or Mariana. In this context, it is more commonly used as a female name.

Marian has been used as a given name for centuries and has been used by many notable figures in history, literature, and the arts, such as Marian Anderson, an American singer, and Marian McPartland, a British jazz pianist.