Marietta
Little Mary / beloved (Italian diminutive of Hebrew Miryam)
Marietta is a other / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #409 (19,962 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Little Mary / beloved (Italian diminutive of Hebrew Miryam)
Marietta is an Italian pet form of Maria that spread throughout the Western world, including Spain and English-speaking countries. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the American and post-war eras as an elegant elaboration of Maria. It is predominantly borne by older generations today.
Marietta is an Italian diminutive form of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. It entered Philippine naming traditions through Western Catholic influence and remains a classic, traditional feminine name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Philippine nicknames such as Mayet, Yet, Marie, or Etta. It is typically associated with women born in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Related forms
- Marietta Italian
- Mariette French
- Marieta Spanish
Marietta with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Marietta
How do I use Marietta with two Filipino surnames?
Marietta is the given name. The full name is Marietta + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marietta a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #409 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.