Marianne — Originally a French diminutive of Marie. It is also considered a combination of Marie and Anne. Shortly after the formation of the French Republic in 1792, a female figure by this name was adopted as the symbol of the state.
Saintly namesake: Marianne Cope was a German-American Franciscan sister who cared for people with leprosy in Hawaii. She is remembered for her compassion and service to the sick. (January 23 · 20th century)
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