Maryam
beloved
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Iran
- Pronunciation
- MAR-yam
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Maryam
Maryam is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "beloved". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Iran.
Maryam is the only woman named in the Qur'an, and Surah Maryam is named for her — so the name is revered in Islam as well as Christianity, where it appears as Mary. Spellings shift by country: Meryem in Turkey, Mariam in the Levant and Georgia, Maryam across Iran and South Asia. Very few names carry this much cross-tradition weight.
Variants and spellings: Mariam, Meryem, Miriam, Mary.
Popularity trend: Maryam has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Maryam
- What does the name Maryam mean?
- Maryam means "beloved". It's a girl name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Iran.
- Where does the name Maryam come from?
- Maryam originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Maryam a boy or girl name?
- Maryam is a girl name.