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Meryem

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Pronounced MER-yem /ˈmɛr.jɛm/Medium

Meaning: Turkish form of Maryam — the Arabic/Aramaic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-for child'Medium

In 30 seconds: The Turkish Mary: Meryem honors the Virgin Mary — 'beloved'. Revered, melodic, and warm.

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Origin HighHebrew, Turkish

MeaningTurkish form of Maryam — the Arabic/Aramaic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-for child'

U.S. rank (2024)#4611 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Meryem is the Turkish form of Maryam — the Arabic and Aramaic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'bitter', or 'wished-for child'. Revered as the Virgin Mary across Islam and Christianity, it's a beloved Turkish name.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, beloved at the root, and revered.

Did you know? Meryem is the Turkish form of Maryam — the Arabic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam ('beloved') — deeply revered in Islam (the only woman named in the Quran).

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Meryem — etymology

Variations

MaryamMariamMeriem

Nicknames

Mery

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meryem mean?

Meryem is the Turkish Maryam (Mary) — from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Meryem?

It's said MER-yem /ˈmɛr.jɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meryem a boy or girl name?

Meryem is a girl's name.

How popular is Meryem?

Meryem is a rare name in the U.S., popular in Turkey.