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Merjeme

Quick answerMerjeme is a variant of Maryam/Mariam, derived from Hebrew origins, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with roots in the name Mary.

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
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Peak year2022
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageTurkish/Bosnian
CultureIslamic/Balkan
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology33 Chaldean 8
Global rank#65,535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Merjeme

Merjeme is a variant of Maryam/Mariam, derived from Hebrew origins, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with roots in the name Mary.

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Etymology

Merjeme is a variant of Maryam/Mariam, derived from Hebrew origins, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with roots in the name Mary. The name is predominantly used in Turkish, Bosnian, and other Muslim-majority cultures, with historical prominence in Ottoman and Balkan Islamic communities.

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