Marie-Sainte

Marie-Sainte is a traditional French double-barreled name, combining the popular given name Marie with the epithet Sainte (Saint). The name Marie itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious', or possibly 'wished-for child' or 'sea of bitterness'. It gained immense popularity due to the Virgin Mary. The addition of 'Sainte' emphasizes a connection to sanctity and religious devotion.

Double-barreled names became fashionable in France, particularly from the 17th century onwards, often to honor multiple family members or to add a distinctive, sometimes aristocratic, flair. Marie-Sainte, while not as common as some other Marie combinations, reflects this tradition of combining a venerated name with a religious descriptor, signifying a strong Catholic heritage.