Maryam

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Maryam is the Arabic form of the name Mary, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child". It is also a name mentioned in the Quran, referring to Mary, mother of Jesus.
Scripts(How to write)
Мәрйәм(Bashkir)
Мәрьям(Tatar)
مريم
مريم(Arabic)
مریم(Persian, Urdu)
Pronunciation
MAH-ree-uhm (Arabic pronunciation)
MAR-yam(Arabic)
Popularity
Maryam is a popular name in many countries with Muslim populations, including Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. It has also gained popularity in Western countries as a multicultural name. According to DefineName, Maryam was the 23rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2020.

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Maryam Name meanings & History

Maryam is the Arabic form of the name Mary, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child". It is also a name mentioned in the Quran, referring to Mary, mother of Jesus. Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bashkir and Tatar form of Miryam (see Mary). In Iran it is also the name of a flower, the tuberose, which is named after the Virgin Mary. Maryam is commonly used as a first name for baby girls, particularly in Muslim communities.

Zodiac Sign of Maryam: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maryam:

M: Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory,Mushy

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Maryam is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Maryam include Pakistani actress Maryam Hussain and Iranian filmmaker Maryam Keshavarz.

2.) Maryam (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Sea dew

Other Forms: Mariama, Mariamma, Maryaa


3.) MARYAM (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Arabic variant of the Hebrew Miryam, a name of disputed meaning. Some believe it to mean “sea of bitterness or sorrow.” Others think it means “rebellion” or “wished-for child.” Maryam is a popular name throughout the Arab world. (MAR-YAHM, MARE-EE-AHM)


4.) Maryam (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Miriam.

Other Forms: Maryama


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