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Mariam
Variant of Mary
Origin
ArabicHebrew
Used in
aren
Origin and meaning of Mariam
Mariam is the Aramaic and Arabic form of Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of ancient and much-debated etymology. In the Quran, Maryam is the mother of Jesus and the only woman named, which grants her great veneration. The name is extremely common among Muslims and Eastern Christians, from Georgia and Armenia to the whole Middle East; related forms such as Maryam, Miriam and Meryem attest to its reach across cultures and faiths.
Variants around the world
How Mariam is said in other languages.
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