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Mariamawit

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Pronounced MAR-yah-mah-wit /ˌmɑr.jɑˈmɑ.wɪt/Medium

Meaning: An Amharic (Ethiopian) form linked to Mariam (Mary) — ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved; wished-for child; drop of the sea'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Mary: Mariamawit is an Ethiopian form of Mariam. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'MAR-yah-mah-wit').
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Origin LowHebrew, Amharic
MeaningAn Amharic (Ethiopian) form linked to Mariam (Mary) — ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved; wished-for child; drop of the sea'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14308 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mariamawit is an Amharic (Ethiopian) form linked to Mariam (Mary) — ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved; wished-for child; drop of the sea' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'MAR-yah-mah-wit'; nickname Mariam).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, Mary at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mariam is a form of Mary — Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved; wished-for child' — Mariamawit is an Amharic (Ethiopian) form, lyrical and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAR-yah-mah-wit').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Mariam — routes layered

Variations

MariamMaryamMariamawi

Nicknames

Mariam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariamawit mean?

Mariamawit is an Ethiopian form linked to Mariam (Mary) — ultimately Hebrew, variously 'beloved; wished-for child'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mariamawit?

It's said MAR-yah-mah-wit /ˌmɑr.jɑˈmɑ.wɪt/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mariamawit a boy or girl name?

Mariamawit is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariamawit?

Mariamawit is a rare name in the U.S.

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