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Maryam
Meaning: Arabic form of Mary · Origin: Arabic · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Arabic and Persian form of Miriam/Mary; Maryam is the only woman named in the Qur'an, which has a chapter named after her.
Famous people named Maryam
- Maryam Mirzakhani (mathematician)
Nicknames
Mimi
Variants & related names
Mariam, Miriam, Maria
Maryam name art
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FAQ
What does the name Maryam mean?
Maryam means “Arabic form of Mary”. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maryam a popular name?
Maryam is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Maryam?
Mimi.
What are other forms of Maryam?
Mariam, Miriam, Maria.
Similar names
Nyla · Layla · Lyla · Zara · Aaliyah · Aisha
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.