Merjema
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Merjema
Merjema is a feminine given name derived from Arabic roots, with "Mer" or "Mur" relating to femininity and "jema" deriving from "jami'a" meaning "gathering" or "community." The name is primarily used in Bosnian, Turkish, and other Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Balkan Muslims with historical Ottoman influence.
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Etymology
Merjema is a feminine given name derived from Arabic roots, with "Mer" or "Mur" relating to femininity and "jema" deriving from "jami'a" meaning "gathering" or "community." The name is primarily used in Bosnian, Turkish, and other Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Balkan Muslims with historical Ottoman influence.
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