What is the origin of the name Maryama?

Maryama is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Maryama?

Maryama is currently ranked #5710 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maryama?

Maryama is pronounced muh-RYE-uh-muh.

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GirlArabic

Maryama

muh-RYE-uh-muh

Popularity

#5710

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

582

Peak Year

#45 in 2019

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Maryama is an Arabic and African form of Mary, a name with Hebrew origins. The most common interpretation is 'bitter', though 'beloved' and 'rebellious' are also suggested.

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Mary Mari Yama

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Numerology

The Builder

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

Nicknames

Mary Mari Yama

Spelling Variations

Maryam Mariam Mary

Similar Names

Maria Miriam Maya Zara

Personality Traits

DevotedLovingResilientSpiritual

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