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Maryam

Maryam (name) means a female given name of Arabic origin, equivalent to Mary. Example: “Maryam studied medicine in Cairo.”

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A female given name of Arabic origin, equivalent to Mary.

"Maryam studied medicine in Cairo."

The 19th chapter (sura) of the Qur'an, which recounts the story leading to the birth of Jesus.

"He recited a passage from Surah Maryam during the service."

How to Use Maryam

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In plain EnglishThe Arabic/Persian form of the name Mary, and the Qur'anic chapter named after her.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic and Persian; a doublet of Mary and Miriam.

Origin: Arabic

Synonyms

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Mary Mimi Ryam Maria Mariam Meryem Miriam

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Rhymes for Maryam

yam Shyam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Maryam” mean?

The word “Maryam” means a female given name of Arabic origin, equivalent to Mary. In plain terms, the Arabic/Persian form of the name Mary, and the Qur'anic chapter named after her.

How do you use “Maryam” in a sentence?

Here is “Maryam” used in a sentence: “Maryam studied medicine in Cairo.”

What part of speech is “Maryam”?

“Maryam” is a name.

Where does the word “Maryam” come from?

The word “Maryam” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic and Persian; a doublet of Mary and Miriam.

How many meanings does “Maryam” have?

“Maryam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Arabic origin, equivalent to Mary.

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