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Mariyam

MAH-ree-yam

Popularity

#5709

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

324

Peak Year

#22 in 2024

First Recorded

1988

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Arabic and Hebrew form of Mary, which has an uncertain meaning, possibly 'beloved', 'rebellious', or 'bitter'.

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MariMaryamYama

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mariyam

    The mother of Jesus in Islamic and Christian traditions.

Nicknames

MariMaryamYama

Spelling Variations

MaryMariaMiriam

Similar Names

MariaMiriamSarahElizabeth

Personality Traits

DevoutPureLovingGraceful

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