It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "fire". Anglicized form of the ancient Gaelic name Aedan, a pet form of Aed. Name of a bishop of Ferns (seventh century) who was noted for his kindness and generosity. Saint Aidan (Ireland, seventh century) established the monastery of Lindisfarne, one of the great centers of learning of its time.
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Marianna,
This is what I discovered about the origin of your name:
Italian Baby Names
Marianna
English translation/equivalent: Marianna, Marianne
Origin: Name composed from Maria, derived from the Hebrew Maryam which in turn originated from the Egyptian mrjt "loved, beloved," with the Hebrew female suffix -am, and Anna, derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace" or "graceful."
Name Day/Onomastico: May 26—in honor of the Ecuadorian St. Marianna of Paredes and Flores.
Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Anna, Maria
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But as you know you were named after two grandmothers and one great-grandmother which I combined to come up with Marianna.
Marian is your paternal grandmother
Anna is your maternal grandmother
Marianni is your maternal great-grandmother
Pretty clever don't you think?
All three women are very strong women in their own right and in my humble opinion to be respected and very proud of. After many months of serious thought, your name was carefully selected by me and your dad.
Love you,
Mom
By the way, I love the origin of Aiden's name, especially the Ferns part.
Love,
Mom
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