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Mariami

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Pronounced mah-ree-AH-mee /ˌmɑː.riˈɑː.mi/Medium

Meaning: A form of Mary/Maryam — the Georgian Mariami and the Swahili/Arabic Maryam tradition — from Miriam, of debated meaning ('beloved; wished-for child'). Warm and Marian.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm form of Mary: Mariami traces to Maryam/Miriam (said 'mah-ree-AH-mee'). Classic and heartfelt.

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Origin MediumGeorgian, Swahili

MeaningA form of Mary/Maryam — the Georgian Mariami and the Swahili/Arabic Maryam tradition — from Miriam, of debated meaning ('beloved; wished-for child'). Warm and Marian.

History & Origin

Mariami is a form of Mary/Maryam, seen in Georgian and Swahili use, from Miriam. Its meaning is debated ('beloved; wished-for child'), which we note — warm and rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-ree-AH-mee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Marian, and warm.

Did you know? Mariami is a Georgian and Swahili form of Mary/Maryam — from Miriam, a name of debated meaning long tied to 'beloved' — carrying a soft, Marian warmth (said 'mah-ree-AH-mee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Mariami — Georgian/Swahili Mary/Maryam form; Miriam root

Variations

MaryamMariamMiriam

Nicknames

MariAmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariami mean?

Mariami is a Georgian and Swahili form of Mary/Maryam, from Miriam; the meaning is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mariami?

It's said mah-ree-AH-mee /ˌmɑː.riˈɑː.mi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mariami a boy or girl name?

Mariami is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariami?

Mariami is a rare name in the U.S.