Marieme
Latin/Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marieme
Marieme is a West African variant of Maria/Mary, derived from the Latin name Maria, which itself comes from Hebrew origins meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines Mary with the diminutive suffix "-eme" common in Wolof and other Senegambian languages.
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Etymology
Marieme is a West African variant of Maria/Mary, derived from the Latin name Maria, which itself comes from Hebrew origins meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name combines Mary with the diminutive suffix "-eme" common in Wolof and other Senegambian languages.
The name is primarily used in Senegal and other French-speaking West African countries, particularly among Wolof and Fulani peoples, with both Muslim and Christian usage; it gained notable recognition through Senegalese figures like writer and filmmaker Marieme Sow.
Marieme currently ranks #10,605 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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