Name Mariam Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Mariam

Mariam is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Mariam?

Mariam is a Greek transitional form from Mirjam to Maria. The Hebrew name Mirjam evolved into the Aramaic name Maryam. The Greek name Mariam was formed and thus the Latin name Maria was created.

What does the name Mariam mean?

Mariam means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of Mariam

Variants of the name Mariam