Mariame is a West African (especially Malian and Senegalese) and French form of Mariam (Maryam) — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' (the much-revered name of the mother of Jesus, honored in Christianity and Islam; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'mah-ree-AHM', the final -e soft; nickname Mari).

In the U.S. it appears in West African and Muslim families. Rare, beloved-and-wished-for at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Maryam/Mariam means 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' (Hebrew/Arabic) — the mother of Jesus, revered in both Christianity and Islam — Mariame is a West African and French form, lyrical and devout (said 'mah-ree-AHM', the final -e soft).

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Behind the Name — Mariam — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Mari

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What does the name Mariame mean?

Mariame is a form of Mariam (Mary) — 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mariame?

It's said mah-ree-AHM /mɑ.riˈɑm/ — three syllables, stress on the third (the final -e soft).

Is Mariame a boy or girl name?

Mariame is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariame?

Mariame is a rare name in the U.S.