Marjolaine

MAR-ZHAW-LEHN

French

"marjoram"

Marjolaine Origin and Meaning

The name Marjolaine is a girl's name of French origin meaning "marjoram".

A French botanical word name, Marjolaine translates to "marjoram". A minty herb that can be used in cooking, it has also been considered medicinal and was used as an antiseptic by the Greek physician, Hippocrates. The Romans considered it the herb of happiness and believed in could increase someone's lifespan, while others believe that it is a herb that helps with encountering and dealing with the unknown.

The name was fairly well used in its native France between the 70s and 90s, but has been out of the charts since the 2000s. This name was influential however in the creation of Marjorie, combining elements and sounds of the herb with those of Margery / Margaret.

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Famous People Named Marjolaine

• Marjolaine Boutin Sweet, Canadian anthropologist and MP
• Marjolaine Meynier Millefert, French politician
• Marjolain Dufour Canadian politician from Quebec
• Maria Yolanda Caroline Gertrude "Marjolein" Bolhuis Eijsvogel, Dutch field hockey player
• Marjolein Hillegonda Monica Faber van de Klashorst, Dutch Senator
• Marjolein Beumer Dutch actress
• Marjolijn Both Dutch synchronized swimmer
• Marjolijn Molenaar Dutch cricketer

Marjolaine in Pop Culture

• Marjolaine minor character in the game "Dragon Age: Origins"