Marciana

Gender Feminine
Usage Ancient Roman, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Pronounced Pron. /maɾ.ˈθja.na/(European Spanish) /maɾ.ˈsja.na/(Latin American Spanish) /max.ˈsjɐ̃.nɐ/(Brazilian Portuguese)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Feminine form of Marcianus. This was the name of a young woman martyred in North Africa during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.

Related Names

VariantMarciane(Portuguese (Brazilian))
Masculine FormsMarcianus(Ancient Roman) Marciano(Spanish) Marciano(Portuguese)
Other Languages & CulturesMarcjanna(Polish)

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Categories

ends in -ana, feminine forms, martyrs, saints
Entry updated October 6, 2024