Maryam
Name:
Maryam
Pronounced: mah-REE-um
Variations: Mariam, Miriam
Origin:
Arabic
Meaning:
Maryam is the Arabic form of the name Mary, which means "beloved" in Hebrew. In the Quran, Maryam is the name of the mother of Prophet Jesus (Isa in Arabic).
Popularity:
Maryam is a popular name in many Muslim countries, including Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia. It is also a common name in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities around the world.
Did you know?
Maryam is one of the most important figures in Islam and is revered as a prophet and a symbol of purity and devotion. The story of her life and her miraculous conception of Prophet Jesus (Isa) is recounted in the Quran.
The name Maryam has many different spellings and variations across different cultures and languages, including Maria, Mariamne, and Mariama.
Famous namesakes:
Maryam d'Abo is a British actress who played the Bond girl Kara Milovy in the 1987 James Bond movie "The Living Daylights."
Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician and professor at Stanford University. She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, which is considered the most prestigious award in mathematics.
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