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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Maryam
Maryam is of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bashkir, and Tatar origin, derived from Miryam or Miriam. In Iranian, it is the name of the tuberose named after the Virgin Mary. The name may have originated from the Egyptian word “mr,” meaning “love” or “beloved.” It could also be of Hebrew origin, meaning “bitter” or “rebellious,” derived from the root “mr” or “mry.” However, in Hebrew, using the roots “mar,” which means “drop,” and “yam,” which means “sea,” Maryam translates to “drop of the sea.” Eventually, it evolved into “Stella Maris,” which means “star of the sea.” The Arabic name Marwan, which means “fragrant like myrrh,” is used as a masculine version of Maryam.
The name Mariam appears several times in the Bible, Torah, and Quran. Miriam was the name of the prophetess and sister of Moses in the Old Testament. It is also a variation of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’s followers and witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection. Maryam and its variations are common in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The different variations of the name include Mary, Maria, Mariam, Miryam, Miriyam, Miriham, Marium, Mariyam, Meryem, and Merjeme.
Although Mary and its variants were popular names in the Bible and other texts, they were considered too holy for common use. In England, the name came into use in the 12th century and later became one of the most common names in 16th-century England.
Maryam is popular not only in England but also in most parts of the world, including the African continent, Australia, North and South America, and parts of Asia. It is spelled differently in different countries and languages.
Hamid Baig’s novel “Little Maryam,” tells the love story of the eponymous Maryam and Dr. Saadiq Haider. The 2002 movie “Maryam” is about an Iranian teenager in America who has to decide which country to support during the Iran hostage crisis. Maryam Misrahi is a character in the “Virgins of Paradise” series by Barbara Wood, about women in an Egyptian aristocratic family searching for their identities amid significant changes. Kanaya Maryam and Porrim Maryam are the main characters in the webcomic “Homestuck.”
How To Pronounce Maryam?
Famous People With The Name Maryam
- Maryam d’AboEnglish actress known for her role as Kara Milovy in James Bond’s The Living Daylights
- Maryam SalourIranian visual artist
- Maryam KhanAmerican politician and first Muslim elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives
- Maryam ZakariaSwedish-Iranian actress known for her works in Indian films
- Maryam MirzakhaniIranian mathematician and professor at Stanford University; first Iranian and first woman to receive the Fields Medal
Maryam On The Popularity Chart
Maryam has enjoyed quite a lot of popularity. These SSA graphs show how the name has fared in the last few decades.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, Maryam was fairly unknown. Only 59 babies per million had this name. However, after the 1990s, the name saw exponential growth. In 2017, it peaked when 647 babies per million were given this name. In 2021, 563 babies per million were named Maryam.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, this name ranked at 1,858, while in 1983, it reached a low of 2,339. However, its position improved over time. In 2017, it entered the top 500 by ranking 481. In 2021, it ranked 541.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Maryam
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Names With Similar Meaning As Maryam
Maryam is an age-old name with divine meaning. Here are some names that have a similar connotation.
Name Numerology For Maryam
