Mary Anne
beloved or bitter (Hebrew Miryam) and grace or favor (Hebrew Hannah)
Mary Anne is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #466 (16,877 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
beloved or bitter (Hebrew Miryam) and grace or favor (Hebrew Hannah)
The name Mary Anne is an English double given name merging two of the most revered maternal figures in Christian tradition: the Virgin Mary and Saint Anne. In the Philippines, the name gained widespread popularity during the American period and remains a classic, formal, and widely used compound first name.
Mary Anne is an English compound combining Mary (derived via Latin and Greek from the Hebrew Miryam) and Anne (derived from the Hebrew Hannah). Both are prominent Christian biblical names that became foundational in English-speaking and Christian naming traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common as a formal first name in the Philippines. Commonly abbreviated in informal speech as 'Me-an', 'Mean', 'Anne', or 'Mary'.
Related forms
- Marianne French
- María Ana Spanish
- Mariana Spanish
Mary Anne with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Mary Anne
How do I use Mary Anne with two Filipino surnames?
Mary Anne is the given name. The full name is Mary Anne + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mary Anne a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #466 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.