Mary Jane
/MAHRY JAH-neh/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Mary Jane is a Arabic name meaning "Often associated with the combination of the names Mary (bitterness, rebellion, wished-for child) and Jane (God is gracious). It also gained notoriety as a slang term for marijuana.". Combination of the Hebrew name Maryam (Mary) and the Hebrew name Yochanan (Jane, John), meaning 'God is gracious'.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic MAHRY JAH-neh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MAHRY JAH-neh. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mary Jane
- · Mary Jane Blige - Singer
- · Mary Jane Watson - Fictional character (Spider-Man)
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