Girl name
Maryam name meaning
“beloved; bitterness, in traditional interpretations”
Maryam is a feminine name commonly linked to “beloved” or “bitterness” in traditional interpretations. The Arabic form Maryam comes through Aramaic and is related to Hebrew Miryam. These meanings are widespread interpretations of the name, while its original meaning remains a matter of debate.
What does Maryam mean?
Beloved; bitterness, in traditional interpretations
In Indonesian: terkasih; kepahitan, menurut tafsir tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Maryam
From Arabic Maryam, through Aramaic, related to Hebrew Miryam. Interpretations such as 'beloved' and 'bitterness' are widespread, but the original meaning is disputed.
Maryam in Islam and the Quran
Maryam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 42 and QS Maryam [19]: 16.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Maryam
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marjam/ |
| Arabic script | مريم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦪꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮚᮙ᮪ |
Is Maryam a girl’s name?
Yes, Maryam is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Maryam ranks #208 among girl names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maryam
Famous people named Maryam
- Maryam March Maharani · b. 2000
- Maryam Haniy · b. 1994
- Maryam Supraba · b. 1978
- Dr.Maryam Lupoyo
- Maryam
- Maryam · b. 1976
- Maryam Abdullah · b. 2001
- Maryam Agustina · b. 1969
- Maryam Apriani Dewi · b. 1999
- Maryam Choirun Nisa · b. 1997
- Maryam Fadilla · b. 1962
- Maryam I. Kadir · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Maryam
What is the meaning of Maryam?
Maryam means beloved; bitterness, in traditional interpretations. From Arabic Maryam, through Aramaic, related to Hebrew Miryam. Interpretations such as 'beloved' and 'bitterness' are widespread, but the original meaning is disputed.
Is Maryam a girl’s name?
Yes, Maryam is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Maryam in the Quran?
Maryam appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Ali Imran [3]: 42 and QS Maryam [19]: 16.
How many syllables does Maryam have?
Maryam has 2 syllables (Mar-yam) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Maryam?
Maryam ranks #208 among girl names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Maryam?
Notable people named Maryam include Maryam March Maharani, Maryam Haniy, Maryam Supraba.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm00763 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake