GirlClassic

Maryam

/MAR-yam/

Beloved, bitter sea, wished-for child

What does Maryam mean?

Maryam is the Arabic + Hebrew form of Mary — mother of Jesus, honored across faiths.

Origin

Arabic
Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Muslim, Christian, Jewish

Variations

Maryam · Mariam · Miriam

Nicknames

Mari

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Yusuf
Ibrahim
Isa

Girls

Aisha
Fatima
Sara

More girl names like Maryam

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.