Marjam
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marjam
Marjam is an Arabic name meaning "coral" or "pearl," derived from the Arabic root word "marjan" (مرجان).
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Etymology
Marjam is an Arabic name meaning "coral" or "pearl," derived from the Arabic root word "marjan" (مرجان). The name is used primarily in Muslim-majority cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with historical significance in Islamic tradition as an alternative form of Mary (Maryam).
Marjam currently ranks #2,952 in the United States as a girl's name.
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