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Aryam
Pronounced AR-yahm /ΛΙr.jΙm/Medium
Meaning: From Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) Aryam, 'the highest heavens', and a name of the Virgin Mary; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aryam comes from Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) Aryam, 'the highest heavens', and is also used as a name of the Virgin Mary (routes layered, which we note). A devout, lyrical name across Ethiopia and Eritrea.
In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, the-highest-heavens at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aryam mean?
Aryam is Ethiopian for 'the highest heavens', and a name of Mary; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Aryam?
It's said AR-yahm /ΛΙr.jΙm/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aryam a boy or girl name?
Aryam is a girl's name.
How popular is Aryam?
Aryam is a rare name in the U.S.