Mary-Ann

MEANING

ORIGIN

Biblical

ETYMOLOGY

Mary from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'; Ann from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with the Virgin Mary and Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, combining two classic Christian names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Both Mary and Anne are names with deep historical roots, commonly used in Christian contexts since the early centuries.