Maryam - Names
Meaning of the name Maryam
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
tuberose (from Persian),
beloved (from Egyptian: mry).
History & etymology:
Maryam is an Arabic and Persian form of Mary, common in the Middle East and Africa. In Persian language Maryam means tuberose.
The name could have originated from Egyptian name Meri-Amun - beloved of [the god] Amun. Maryam might be a derivative of the word myrrh as well.
In Aramaic, Maryam is the name of both Mary the mother of Jesus and Miriam the sister of Moses.
St. Miriam was the one who watched over baby Moses when he was hidden from Pharaoh’s guards in a basket and set on a river.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Mariam, Miriam, Marjam, Marijam, Myriam
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Finland
15th August: Marianna, Marianne
France
15th August: Marianne
Germany
25th May, 26th August: Miriam
Italy
17th February: Marianna
Poland
26th May, 2nd June: Marianna
Sweden
30th April: Mariana
USA
8th September: Maryam, Miriam
Famous people named Maryam or Miriam:
Miriam Cani (1985-) - Albanian singer
Maryam d’Abo (1960-) - English actress
Miriam Leslie (1828 - 1914) - American author and philanthropist
Miriam McDonald (1987-) - Canadian actress
Maryam Mursal (1950-) - Somalian musician
Maryam Rajavi (1953-) - Iranian political activist
Miriam Riviera (1981-) - Mexican transgender woman, reality TV show star
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015):
USA: 567th
England and Wales: 75th
Australia: 91st
Lucky colors: brown, orange
Lucky stone: Opal
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Characteristics: spontaneous, passionate, optimistic, easy-going, open-minded, relaxed