Arabic/Hebrew · Girl name
Maryam
“meaning uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness”
About the name Maryam
Maryam is the Arabic form of the name Mary, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. The exact meaning of Miryam is uncertain, though some scholars suggest possible interpretations such as ‘sea of bitterness’ or ‘rebelliousness.’ In Islamic tradition, Maryam is the mother of Isa (Jesus) and is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran, which includes a chapter named after her. The name Maryam is widely used in the Muslim world and also appears among Aramaic-speaking and Persian Christians. Common variants include Mariam and Meryem.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness
- Origin
- Arabic/Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ma-REE-yam(3 syl.)
Middle names for Maryam
- Maryam Lynn
- Maryam Rose
- Maryam Claire
- Maryam Joy
- Maryam Anne
Questions about Maryam
- What does Maryam mean?
- Maryam is an Arabic name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness".
- How do you pronounce Maryam?
- Maryam is pronounced ma-REE-yam, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Maryam?
- Variants of Maryam include Mariam, Meryem.
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