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

Deavers now works with undergraduate students in her chemistry lab at Marian University to identify everyday sources of heavy metal exposure and share that information with the community.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

“We’re very anxious to have the school come back, so that the kids can learn to swim,” said Marian Dodge, a longtime area resident and past president of the Los Feliz Improvement Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“She is Our Lady of Guadalupe,” he tells me, a Marian apparition venerated as a national icon in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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

As Marian recalled, the car was dirty inside and out, the windows were badly in need of washing, and the ventilation and lighting were poor.

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