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Name Origin

Maryanne is a feminine given name, a combination of Mary and Anne. Mary is a Hebrew name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' while Anne is a Hebrew name meaning 'grace.' Therefore, Maryanne can be interpreted to mean 'bitter grace' or 'beloved grace.'

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Famous People

Maryanne Wolf (1951-)

Professor of Educational Psychology and Human Development

  • Leading researcher in the fields of reading and dyslexia
  • Author of several influential books on the science of reading, including 'Proust and the Squid'