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Gender Feminine
Usage Arabic, Literature
Scripts مرجانة(Arabic)
Other Forms FormsMargaana, Marjaanah, Merganeh, Marganah, Marjana, Marjane, Merjaana, Marjaneh, Merjane, Marjana, Morgiana
Meaning & History
This name comes from 'Marjaan' with a meaning of 'little pearl' or 'red coral. It is notably used within the Arabian Nights as the name of the clever slave of Ali Baba within 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' although it is important to note this name is used outside of the Nights. It is not to be confused as a variant of Marianna.