What Mariana means
Mariana is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "of Marius; of Mary". It comes from Latin Marianus (belonging to Marius, possibly from Mars); later read as María + Ana. It is pronounced mah-ree-AH-nah.
Historically a Roman family name; in Spanish it is understood as a blend of María and Ana. Top-30 in Mexico.
Nicknames in Mexico: Mari. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
