Mariamou
Hebrew via Latin and French · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mariamou
Mariamou is a French diminutive form of Marie (Mary), derived from the Latin Mariam and ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines Marie with the French diminutive suffix -ou, creating an affectionate or informal variant.
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Etymology
Mariamou is a French diminutive form of Marie (Mary), derived from the Latin Mariam and ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines Marie with the French diminutive suffix -ou, creating an affectionate or informal variant.
The name is primarily used in French-speaking contexts, particularly in West African countries with French colonial heritage such as Mali, Senegal, and Burkina Faso, where it appears in both Muslim and Christian communities.
Mariamou currently ranks #6,226 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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