Mariette

Mariette is a female first name that is used both in the French language and in the Dutch spelling Mariëtte as a diminutive of Maria or Marie.

What does the name Mariette mean?

The name Mariette comes from French and is also a diminutive of Maria or Marie in the Dutch variant Mariëtte. The exact origin and meaning of Maria, and thus of Mariette, are not clearly defined. One possible meaning derived from Egyptian is 'the beloved'. Additionally, there are various meanings in Aramaic and Hebrew such as 'the (gift from God)', 'the well-nourished', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea drop', 'the rebellious', or 'the untamed'. More information on the different derivations can be found on the page about the name Maria. The girl's name Mariette enjoys a certain popularity in both French-speaking areas and the Netherlands. Similar variants include Marietta (Italian) and Marieta (Slavic, Baltic, Spanish, Portuguese).

Where does the name Mariette come from?

The name Mariette has its roots in the languages of Aramaic and Egyptian and carries meanings such as 'the (gift from God)' or 'the beloved' as well as others. The etymology consists of various elements: mry means 'beloved' in Egyptian or 'bitter' in Old Hebrew. In Old Hebrew, jam stands for 'sea', while mry means 'rebellious' and rym means 'to give'. Additionally, mra can mean 'to fatten' in Old Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Mariette?

The pronunciation of Mariette is elegant and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-riett' [maʁiˈɛt], with a soft and flowing beginning, while the final syllable is clearly emphasized. The ending '-ette' gives the name a fine, slightly French tonal nuance and ensures a distinctive conclusion. Overall, Mariette conveys a stylish and lively impression, balancing between a gentle beginning and a clear outline.

When is the name day of Mariette?

The most important name day for Mariette is celebrated on September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Mariette is one of the rarer first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. Over the past ten years, Mariette has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Etti / Jettchen / Jette / Ma / Maddi / Mari / Marie

Famous people

• Mariette Dichristina (journalist)
• Mariette Hansson (Swedish singer)
• Mariette Hartley (American actress)
• Mariette Houle (handball player)
• Mariette Laenen (cyclist from Belgium)
• Mariette Lydis (Austrian-Argentinian illustrator)
• Mariette Protin (swimmer)
• Mariette Rix (field hockey player)
• Mariette Schmit (fencer)
• Mariette Sully (Belgian soprano opera singer)