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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."
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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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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