At a Glance: Name: Mariam – Meaning: Form of Miriam; the meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved', 'bitter' and 'rebellion' among proposed readings – Origin: Arabic and Aramaic form of Hebrew Miriam – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEER-ee-um
Mariam is an Arabic and Aramaic form of Hebrew Miriam girl's name meaning “Form of Miriam; the meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved', 'bitter' and 'rebellion' among proposed readings”. It appears in 6 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Mariam
Meaning: Form of Miriam; the meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved', 'bitter' and 'rebellion' among proposed readings.
Origin: Arabic and Aramaic form of Hebrew Miriam.
How to Pronounce Mariam
Phonetic: MEER-ee-um IPA: /ˈmɪriəm/
Popularity of Mariam
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.
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