Meriam
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Meriam
Meriam is a variant spelling of Miriam, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם), meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistic tradition and may relate to the Egyptian title "mry" (beloved).
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Etymology
Meriam is a variant spelling of Miriam, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם), meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistic tradition and may relate to the Egyptian title "mry" (beloved).
The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with particular prominence in Islamic contexts where Meriam/Maryam refers to Mary, mother of Jesus, who holds revered status in the Quran and Islamic theology.
Meriam currently ranks #10,012 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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