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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

Religious / cultural tradition

Muslim, Christian, Jewish

Variations

Maryam · Mariam · Miriam

Nicknames

Mari

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

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