Maryam

Maryam Meaning & Origin

About Maryam
The name Maryam is of Arabic origin and is the Arabic form of the name Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. Maryam means "beloved" or "wished-for child." It is a significant name in Islamic tradition as Maryam is the Arabic name for Mary, the mother of Jesus, who holds a revered and respected position in Islam. The name Maryam is often given to girls as a symbol of purity, grace, and devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maryam are female.

Maryam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 27.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/maryam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maryam in Braille

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

The name Maryam in braille

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

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

The name Maryam in sign language

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