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Mariame
Pronounced mah-ree-AHM /mɑ.riˈɑm/Medium
Meaning: A West African/French form of Mariam (Maryam) — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' (the mother of Jesus)Medium
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History & Origin
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.
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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.