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Maryam

MAR-yum

Popularity

#390

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

12,974

Peak Year

#806 in 2024

First Recorded

1946

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Arabic form of Mary. The meaning is uncertain, but theories include 'bitter', 'rebellious', 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.

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MariMim

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maryam Nawaz

    Pakistani politician from the Sharif family.

Nicknames

MariMim

Spelling Variations

MariamMiriam

Similar Names

AishaFatimaLeilaZara

Personality Traits

WiseCompassionateStrongIntelligent

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