Annamarie

The first name Annamarie is a combination of the two names Anna and Marie. The name Anna has its origins in Hebrew and means 'the favored one'.

What does the name Annamarie mean?

Annamarie is composed of the names Anna and Marie. While Anna originates from Hebrew and means 'the favored one', Marie is a form of Maria. Maria, in turn, is the Greek and Latin variant of the Hebrew name Mirjam and is often associated with meanings such as 'the gift of God', 'the fruitful one', 'the beloved one', or 'the star of the sea'. In Germany, Annamarie is among the most common double names, and the spelling Anna-Marie is frequently used as well.

Where does the name Annamarie come from?

Annamarie is a female first name of Hebrew origin, with meanings that include 'the fruitful one' or 'the star of the sea'.

How do you pronounce Annamarie?

The pronunciation of Annamarie is fluid and consists of four to five syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-na-ma-rie' [ˌannaːmaˈʁiː]. It combines the gentle doubling of 'Anna' with the melodic and emphasized ending 'rie'. The combination of open vowels and the long 'i' at the end creates a harmonious sound. Annamarie conveys an impression of tradition and gentleness - loving, connecting, and sonically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Annamarie is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 1945, when it reached 84th place. In the last ten years, Annamarie has been given as a first name about 50 times, resulting in a position of 3,754th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,401st.

Nicknames & pet names

Anna / Anni / Annie / Mimi

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