Marie-François
Hebrew and Latin · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Marie-François
Marie-François combines the French feminine form of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") with François, the French form of Francis (from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free one").
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Etymology
Marie-François combines the French feminine form of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") with François, the French form of Francis (from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free one"). This hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, reflecting a tradition of honoring both the Virgin Mary and Saint Francis of Assisi.
Marie-François currently ranks #1,463 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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