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Mariyam
Pronounced MAR-ee-ahm /ˈmɑr.i.ɑm/Medium
Meaning: -iy- spelling of Maryam/Mary — from Hebrew Miryam (via Arabic Maryam), variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning is debatedLow
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History & Origin
Mariyam is an -iy- spelling of Maryam/Mary — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic Maryam, with a long-debated meaning, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter' (which we note). The honoured name of Maryam, mother of Jesus (the only woman named in the Quran, with a sura, Maryam, named for her). A soft, devout name across the Muslim and Christian world (said 'MAR-ee-ahm').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, beloved-or-of-the-sea at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Mariyam mean?
Mariyam spells Maryam/Mary — 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning is debated.
How do you pronounce Mariyam?
It's said MAR-ee-ahm /ˈmɑr.i.ɑm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mariyam a boy or girl name?
Mariyam is a girl's name.
How popular is Mariyam?
Mariyam is a rare name in the U.S.