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GirlPronounced Georgian /ma.ri.am/; Armenian /mɑ.ɾi.ˈɑm/; Arabic /ˈmar.jam/Dutch language family

Mariam

Form of Maria used in the Greek Old Testament.

Quick answer

Mariam is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Georgian /ma.ri.am/; Armenian /mɑ.ɾi.ˈɑm/; Arabic /ˈmar.jam/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationGeorgian /ma.ri.am/; Armenian /mɑ.ɾi.ˈɑm/; Arabic /ˈmar.jam/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Form of Maria used in the Greek Old Testament. In the Greek New Testament both this spelling and Μαρία (Maria) are used. It is also the Georgian, Armenian and Malay form, as well as an alternate transcription of Arabic مريم (see Maryam ).

Notes and context

Usage: biblical greek, georgian, armenian, malay, arabic | Ancient Greek: Μαριάμ; Georgian: მარიამ; Armenian: Մարիամ; Arabic: مريم