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Mariëlle is a French diminutive form of Marie, itself the French rendering of the Latin Maria, which derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise meaning is debated but is often associated with meanings such as "sea of bitterness," "beloved," or "drop of the sea." The diminutive suffix elle, common in French name formation, lends the name an affectionate, softened quality. Mariëlle gained particular popularity in French-speaking and Dutch-speaking regions during the twentieth century. Related forms include Mariela, Mariella, and Marielle.