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Girl Name

Mariam

Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing, and Devoted to God

Arabic: مريم
Girl

Name Details

Name Mariam
Arabic مريم
Gender Girl
Meaning Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing, and Devoted to God
Alternate Names Merryum , Maryam , Meriem , Maryamme , Meriam , Marium , Maryum , Merium , Meriyem , Meriyam , Mereeme , Mereemm , Mereemme , Mereem , Mereame
Details There are many different opinions on what the name Mariam means. Hebrew sources say it means bitter , others say it means wished for child , and others say it means Our Lady . The only thing we know for certain is that it is the name of the mother of Prophet Isa (Allahumma salam). For this reason, regardless of the name’s ancient origins, this name today describes the characteristics of Mary, mothers of Jesus, such as her purity, constant worship, and devotion to Allah.

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