Maria
muh-REE-uh
Girl · Latin
Meaning: Bitter, beloved
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Mariam
Girl · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bitter, beloved
- Pronunciation
- MAR-ee-um
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Arabic and Greek form of Mary, from Hebrew 'Miryam'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicBiblicalInternational
Languages in use: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek
Commonly used in: Middle East, United States, North Africa
Alternate spellings
MaryamArabic
Alternative Arabic transliteration.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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