First name Mariam - Meaning, Origin and Rating
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Meaning
The female first name Mariam originates from Hebrew and means "beloved by God". It is a variant of the name Maria and therefore has a biblical significance. Mariam is mainly widespread in the Arab world and in the Christian world. In Islamic culture, Mariam is also the name of the mother of Jesus. The name Mariam is therefore an expression of love and connection to God.
Famous people with the first name Mariam
- Mariam-uz-Zamani (Wife of the Mughal emperor Akbar; mother of the heir to the throne, Jahangir)
- Mariam Abdul Aziz (Wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah)
- Mengistu Haile Mariam (Ethiopian politician)
- Mariam Soulakiotis (Person)
- Amadou & Mariam (Musician)
- Mariam Ansari (Person)