Girl name
Mariani name meaning
“beloved; star of the sea”
Mariani is a feminine name commonly linked to Maria, tracing through Greek and Latin to Hebrew Miryam. “Beloved” and “star of the sea” are traditional interpretations, while Miryam's original meaning is disputed. Mariani is understood as an elaboration of Maria within this sequence of related names.
What does Mariani mean?
Beloved; star of the sea
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; bintang laut
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Mariani
Usually understood as an elaboration of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's original meaning is disputed; beloved and star of the sea are traditional interpretations.
How to pronounce Mariani
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦲꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮃᮔᮤ |
Is Mariani a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mariani ranks #313 among girl names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mariani
Famous people named Mariani
- Hj. Mariani Akib Baramuli
- Mariani · b. 1983
- Mariani · b. 1980
- Mariani · b. 1961
- Mariani
- Mariani · b. 1960
- Mariani Haroen
FAQ about the name Mariani
What is the meaning of Mariani?
Mariani means beloved; star of the sea. Usually understood as an elaboration of Maria, from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin. Miryam's original meaning is disputed; beloved and star of the sea are traditional interpretations.
Is Mariani a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Mariani have?
Mariani has 4 syllables (Ma-ri-a-ni) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mariani?
Mariani ranks #313 among girl names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mariani?
Notable people named Mariani include Hj. Mariani Akib Baramuli, Mariani, Mariani.
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