Mariama

Mariama Meaning & Origin

About Mariama
The name "Mariama" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in West Africa. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic name "Maryam," which means "Mary" in English. "Mariama" is often associated with the Islamic tradition and is considered a variant of the biblical name Mary, which holds significant religious and cultural importance. The name is often given to girls born in Muslim families as a way to honor the Virgin Mary and symbolize purity, grace, and devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mariama are female.

Mariama Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH2 R IY0 AE1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/mariama*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mariama in Braille

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

The name Mariama in braille

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

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

The name Mariama in sign language

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