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Marijane
How to Pronounce Marijane
Pronounced MAIR-ee-jayn /ˈmɛr.iˌdʒeɪn/High
Meaning: Marijane is the compound Mary Jane written as one name, joining Mary (Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitter') with Jane (feminine of John, 'God is gracious'). Such run-together double names were popular in mid-century America.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marijane is the classic pairing Mary Jane fused into a single name. Mary comes from Hebrew Miriam, traditionally read as 'beloved' or 'bitter', and Jane is the English feminine of John, 'God is gracious'. Writing double names as one word was a common mid-century American style.
It peaked around 1946, in the heart of the Mary-Jane era, and faded as the fashion for compound names waned. A woman named Marijane would often be of a grandparent generation, and the name carries a wholesome, mid-century warmth.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marijane mean?
Marijane is a run-together of Mary Jane, meaning 'beloved' plus 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Marijane?
It's said MAIR-ee-jayn /ˈmɛr.iˌdʒeɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Marijane a boy or girl name?
Marijane is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marijane?
Marijane was always uncommon in the U.S., a mid-century run-together of Mary Jane.