Marianna

Marianna is a feminine given name and a place name. As a personal name, it is a variant of Marianne and Mariana, drawn from the name Maria, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Miryam. The form Marianna is used in several languages and cultures and has many related spellings, including Mariann, Marianne, and Mariana. The name is traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian cultures and has been used since the Middle Ages, with continued popularity in modern times across Europe and the Americas.

Geographically, Marianna refers to several places in the United States. The most recognized are Marianna, Florida, a city in Jackson County that serves as the county seat, and Marianna, Arkansas, a city in Lee County.

In culture, the name appears in literature and media as a female given name for fictional characters, and it is used by real people in various fields such as arts, sports, and science.

See also Mariana, a closely related name with its own set of references and variants.