At a Glance: Name: Mariama – Origin: West African – Gender: Girl
Mariama is a West African girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ African Baby Girl Names With Deep Roots and Joyful Sounds.
Meaning & Origin of Mariama
Origin: West African.
A common claim: Beloved of God Actually: Mariama is a regional form of Maryam; popular definitions like 'beloved of God' are pious additions without linguistic backing.
Popularity of Mariama
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.
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