Mariam

Mariam Meaning & Origin

About Mariam
The name Mariam is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name Miriam. It is commonly believed to mean "wished-for child" or "bitterness" in Hebrew. Mariam is a name with biblical significance, as it is the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament. It is a name that carries a sense of strength, resilience, and divine favor.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mariam are female.

Mariam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.21% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0 AE0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘riΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mariam in Braille

Here's how to represent Mariam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mariam in braille

How to Spell the Name Mariam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mariam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mariam in sign language

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