Marian

American  

[mair-ee-uhn, mar-] / ˈmɛər i ən, ˈmær- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary.

2. of or relating to some other Mary, as Mary Tudor of England or Mary, Queen of Scots.

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noun

1. a person who has a particular devotion to the Virgin Mary.

2. an adherent or defender of Mary, Queen of Scots.

3. a female given name, form of Mary.

Marian British  

/ ˈmɛərɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus

2. of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary, Queen of Scots or Mary I of England

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noun

1. a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary

2. a supporter of some other Mary

Etymology

Origin of Marian

First recorded in 1600–10; Mary + -an

Example Sentences

Cristina Avello and Priscila Espinoza, both pre-med students at Marian University, joined the study to better understand how fast fashion might affect children's health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Marian Kitson, the DVSA's director of enforcement services, said the organisation was committed to tackling practical and theory test fraud, and had increased its detection capabilities.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“Real estate is the biggest expense, so for us it’s better to have a permanent space and then swap in attractions,” said Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

At this point, Netflix House is a marketing tool to create a deeper connection with consumers, Chief Marketing Office Marian Lee told The Times in an interview at the King of Prussia site.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

“The sight of him caused my heart to leap and throb so violently that I did not hear a word he said,” Marian recalled.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman