Maryam means “beloved”. It probably comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Maryam is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Maryam mean?
Literally: Arabic form of Hebrew Miryam
Literal meaning
Maryam is a girl's name used in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. It means “beloved”, from Arabic form of Hebrew Miryam. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name of the mother of the prophet Isa (Jesus)
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Maryam in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Maryam mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Maryam and Марям (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Maryam mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Мәрьям and Maryam (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Maryam mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Maryam (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “beloved” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Maryam come from?
Hebrew, compound. From Arabic form of Hebrew Miryam.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Maryam?
Maryam is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Maryam across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | MaryamLatin | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | Editorial |
| Tatar | МәрьямCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | MaryamLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “beloved” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Maryam
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryam | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Марям | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Мәрьям | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Maryam | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Maryam | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Maryam
Sibling names for Maryam
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Maryam rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NigoraGirl“beloved, beautiful image”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- DiloroGirl“adorning the heart; beloved”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- “lamb; beloved”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- JononGirl“beloved, darling”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- OlimjonBoy“dear scholar”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HabibullaBoy“beloved of God”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AzizaGirl“dear, precious”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme love and affection
- NigarGirl“beloved; beautiful woman”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Maryam
What does the name Maryam mean?
Maryam means “beloved”. It probably comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Maryam a girl's or a boy's name?
Maryam is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Maryam come from?
Maryam is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Maryam?
Maryam is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Maryam spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Maryam (Latin), Мәрьям (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Maryam have?
Maryam has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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