Mariam

MAH-ree-um'MAH-ree-um'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Nurturing

MEANING

Bitterness

ORIGIN

Biblical

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, which may mean 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Mariam is often associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since antiquity, particularly in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Beloved

ORIGIN

Islamic

ETYMOLOGY

The name Mariam is widely used in Arab-speaking countries and is considered a form of Mary.

CULTURAL NOTES

Highly revered in the Islamic tradition as the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Common in regions with Islamic influences, reflecting the name's religious significance.

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