MAR-yam
/ˈmærjəm/4.9(756)
What Does Maryam Mean?
Maryam means "Beloved, wished-for child".
Different Meanings of Maryam (2)
- 1Beloved
- 2Wished-for child
Maryam is the Arabic/Islamic form of Mary/Miriam. It means "beloved" or "wished-for child." It is the most sacred female name in Islam, as Maryam (Mary) is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran.
Etymology and Historical Origins
From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), likely meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." Some scholars link it to Egyptian mr (love) + ym (sea), giving "beloved of the sea."
How to Pronounce Maryam
MAR-yam
Syllables: Mar-ya-m
IPA: /ˈmærjəm/
Maryam Name Origin
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Maryam in Other Scripts
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مريم
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What does Maryam mean?
Maryam means "beloved" or "wished-for child." It is the Arabic form of Mary and the only woman named in the Quran.
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