Mariam

Mariam Meaning & Origin

About Mariam
The surname Mariam is derived from the given name Maryam, which has its roots in Hebrew and Arabic. It is a variant of the name Miriam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." The surname Mariam is often associated with individuals of Christian, Jewish, or Muslim backgrounds, as Maryam holds significant religious importance in all three faiths.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mariam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mariam: 253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,029
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mariam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mariam is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mariam in braille

How to sign the name Mariam using Sign Language

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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