At a Glance
- Meaning
- Form of Mary; 'bitter' or 'beloved' in traditional explanations of Mary
- Origin
- West African (Fula/Mandinka form of Mary)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mah-ree-AH-muh
Mariama is a West African (Fula/Mandinka form of Mary) girl's name meaning “form of Mary; 'bitter' or 'beloved' in traditional explanations of Mary”. It appears in our list of 175+ African Baby Girl Names With Deep Roots and Joyful Sounds.
Meaning & Origin of Mariama
Meaning: Form of Mary; 'bitter' or 'beloved' in traditional explanations of Mary.
Origin: West African (Fula/Mandinka form of Mary).
How to Pronounce Mariama
mah-ree-AH-muhIPA /ˌmɑːriˈɑːmə/
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