Girl name
Mariam name meaning
“beloved; bitterness; rebellion”
Mariam is a feminine name in the Hebrew Miryam family, commonly linked to the traditional interpretations beloved, bitterness, or rebellion. Its original meaning remains disputed. The name was also transmitted through Arabic Maryam and Greek Mariam, connecting these forms within the same name family.
What does Mariam mean?
Beloved; bitterness; rebellion
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; kepahitan; pemberontakan
Origin and cultural usage of Mariam
Mariam belongs to the Hebrew Miryam name family, also transmitted through Arabic Maryam and Greek Mariam. Its original meaning is disputed; ‘beloved’, ‘bitterness’, and ‘rebellion’ are traditional interpretations.
Mariam in Islam and the Quran
Mariam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 16.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Mariam
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mariam/ |
| Arabic script | مريم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦲꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮃᮙ᮪ |
Is Mariam a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariam is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mariam ranks #1,044 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mariam
Famous people named Mariam
- Mariam Kanta Sumpena
- Mariam · b. 2001
- Mariam · b. 1984
- Mariam Fatima Barata · b. 1961
- Mariam Magdalena Waturangi
- Mariam Mochdar · b. 1966
- Mariam Nuraini Solisa · b. 1980
- Mariam Yamin · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Mariam
What is the meaning of Mariam?
Mariam means beloved; bitterness; rebellion. Mariam belongs to the Hebrew Miryam name family, also transmitted through Arabic Maryam and Greek Mariam. Its original meaning is disputed; ‘beloved’, ‘bitterness’, and ‘rebellion’ are traditional interpretations.
Is Mariam a girl’s name?
Yes, Mariam is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Mariam in the Quran?
Mariam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Maryam [19]: 16.
How many syllables does Mariam have?
Mariam has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-am) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mariam?
Mariam ranks #1,044 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mariam?
Notable people named Mariam include Mariam Kanta Sumpena, Mariam, Mariam.
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