Mariette

Mariette is a French and Dutch diminutive of Marie, itself the French and Latin form of Maria, which traces back through Greek to the Hebrew name Miryam, whose exact meaning is debated but may relate to concepts of bitterness, beloved, or rebellion. The diminutive suffix gives the name an affectionate, familiar quality, and it has been in steady use across French-speaking and Dutch-speaking regions for centuries. The Belgian painter Mariette Lydis and various saints named Maria have helped keep the broader name family prominent in Catholic cultures. Related forms include Marie, Maria, Marion, and Mariella.