Meaning & History
Marjaana is a Finnish feminine given name. It is considered a Finnish form of Mariana, which in turn derives from Marianus, ultimately from Marius, a Roman family name possibly related to the god Mars or the Latin word for 'male'. Alternatively, Marjaana may be interpreted as a combination of Maria and Ana or Jaana.
In Finnish, Marjaana also evokes the word 'marja', meaning 'berry', giving the name a subtle connection to nature. Its diminutive form is Jaana, which is itself a given name.
The name Marjaana was moderately popular in Finland in the mid-20th century. According to 2025 data, it ranks as the 338th most common female first name, held by 1,355 women, while it is even more common as a middle name, with 18,236 occurrences.
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Marjaana