GirlClassic

Mariam

/MAR-yam/

Beloved, wished-for child

What does Mariam mean?

Mariam is the Aramaic-Arabic form of Mary.

Origin

Arabic
Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Muslim, Christian, Jewish

Variations

Mariam · Maryam · Miriam

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Yusuf
Ibrahim
Isa

Girls

Sara
Aisha
Fatima

More girl names like Mariam

ZaraBlooming flower, princess, radiance LaylaNight, dark beauty AishaLiving, prosperous, alive MariamBeloved, wished-for child, of the sea InaayaCare, concern, gift of god AmaniPeace, wishes, aspirations

Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.