indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Other
Usage Biblical Hebrew
Scripts First syllable ("MAH") as in "ma" from "mama." Second syllable ("ree" or "ri") as in "ree" from "reed" or "ri" from "rich." Third syllable ("um" or "am") as in "um" from "drum" or "am" from "amazing."
Other Forms FormsMaryam (Arabic variant, widely used in Muslim and Christian communities.) Miriam (The traditional Hebrew form, meaning "beloved" or "bitter," and used in the Bible.) Maria (Latin and widely used across Christian countries.) Marie (French variant, often used in European Christian contexts.) Mariya (A Slavic variant used in some Eastern European cultures.)
Meaning & History
The name Mariam is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם), which has strong roots in both the Hebrew Bible and Christianity. In Christian tradition, Mariam is closely associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and carries significant religious meaning.Etymology:
The name Miriam is thought to derive from the Egyptian root mr, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." It may also be linked to the Hebrew root mar, meaning "bitter," potentially symbolizing the challenges Mary endured in her life.Christian Significance:
In Christianity, Mariam (or Mary) is revered as the Mother of Jesus, symbolizing grace, purity, and divine favor. The name embodies ideals of humility, obedience, and faith.Meaning:"Beloved" – Reflecting God’s love and divine favor upon Mary, the mother of Jesus.
"Wished-for child" – Indicating Mary as the long-awaited vessel through whom God would bring salvation.
"Grace" – A symbol of God’s unmerited favor, as exemplified in Mary’s acceptance of God's will.
"Pure" – Mary’s purity and obedience in the Christian tradition make her an ideal of grace and devotion.
The name Miriam is thought to derive from the Egyptian root mr, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." It may also be linked to the Hebrew root mar, meaning "bitter," potentially symbolizing the challenges Mary endured in her life.Christian Significance:
In Christianity, Mariam (or Mary) is revered as the Mother of Jesus, symbolizing grace, purity, and divine favor. The name embodies ideals of humility, obedience, and faith.Meaning:"Beloved" – Reflecting God’s love and divine favor upon Mary, the mother of Jesus.
"Wished-for child" – Indicating Mary as the long-awaited vessel through whom God would bring salvation.
"Grace" – A symbol of God’s unmerited favor, as exemplified in Mary’s acceptance of God's will.
"Pure" – Mary’s purity and obedience in the Christian tradition make her an ideal of grace and devotion.