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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 meaning is debated but 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, the Netherlands, and Belgium for centuries. The Belgian realist painter Mariëtte Lydis and various religious associations with the Virgin Mary helped sustain its popularity. Closely related forms include Mariette, Marion, Mariette, and the broader family of Marie-derived names such as Marianne and Marielle.