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Mariam

/MAH-reeahm/
Arabic Female

Mariam is a Arabic name meaning "Uncertain, maybe...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola, Argentina. The name's etymology is debated. It's likely derived from the Hebrew name Miryam (מִרְיָם), but the meaning of Miryam itself is uncertain. Some suggest Egyptian origins.

Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic MAH-reeahm

Say it as MAH-reeahm. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Mariam Nabatanzi - Ugandan woman known for having many children
  • · Mariam Al-Asturlabi - 10th-century female Muslim astronomer

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