Maryam

Meaning: Beloved. This name has more than one meaning in our lists, shown below.

Meaning and origin of Maryam

Girl

Beloved

United KingdomMuslim
Girl

Pious, Wished-For Child

United KingdomSecular
Girl

Beloved, Mary

United Arab EmiratesOmanIranMoroccoNigeriaKuwaitSaudi ArabiaIraqEgyptUSA

The same spelling can mean different things in different languages and traditions, so each meaning is shown with the country and tradition it comes from.

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

At a glance

  • Used for: girls
  • Found in: Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Saudi Arabia, USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
  • Traditions in our lists: Muslim, Secular
  • Meanings: 3 different meanings are listed, shown above.

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