Mariama - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Mariama

mah-ree-AH-mah'mah-ree-AH-mah'4 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Graceful

MEANING

Beloved

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic root 'm-r-y' meaning 'to be beloved or desired'

CULTURAL NOTES

Mariama is often associated with grace and kindness in Arabic-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used historically in regions influenced by Islamic culture.

🌐Mandinka
Melodic

MEANING

Gift of God

ORIGIN

West African

ETYMOLOGY

In Mandinka, it is a variant of the name Maryam, connected to religious traditions.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common among the Mandinka people, reflecting spiritual and familial significance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in West Africa for generations as a name representing blessings.

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