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Mariëtte is a French and Dutch diminutive of Marie, itself the Latin and French form of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise root meaning is debated but is often interpreted as beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. The diminutive suffix lends the name an affectionate, familiar quality, and it has been in steady use across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands for several centuries. The name gained wider recognition partly through Mariëtte in Ecstasy, a 1991 novel by Ron Hansen. Related forms include Mariette, Marietta, and the broader Marie family of names.