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SainteMarie

SainteMarie is a toponym and surname used in francophone regions. The name derives from Sainte Marie, the French form of Saint Mary, and it reflects historical Catholic naming practices. Variants include Sainte-Marie, Sainte Marie, and the concatenated SainteMarie, which appears in some administrative and contemporary contexts.

As a place name, SainteMarie appears across different regions that have been influenced by French language

Notable examples include Île Sainte-Marie, also known as Nosy Boraha, off the northeast coast of Madagascar,

In addition to its geographic uses, SainteMarie is also encountered as a surname among French-speaking populations.

See also: Saint Mary; Sainte-Marie.

and
culture.
It
is
found
in
France
and
in
overseas
departments
and
territories,
as
well
as
in
other
francophone
areas
in
Africa,
the
Caribbean,
and
the
Indian
Ocean.
The
form
is
often
used
for
towns,
communes,
parishes,
and
geographic
features,
sometimes
alongside
local
variations
in
spelling.
a
biodiversity-rich
island
with
a
history
tied
to
trade
and
piracy.
Another
well-attested
use
is
Sainte-Marie,
Réunion,
a
commune
on
the
island
of
Réunion
in
the
Indian
Ocean.
There
are
additional
localities
bearing
the
name
in
other
French-speaking
regions,
typically
reflecting
historical
devotion
to
Saint
Mary.
As
with
many
toponyms
of
religious
origin,
the
name
has
spread
through
migration
and
settlement
patterns,
appearing
in
historical
records
and
contemporary
contexts
alike.