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MariamaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

God's Grace

Pronunciation: MAR-ee-ah-mah

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Name
Mariama
Meaning
God's Grace
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAR-ee-ah-mah
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Mariama mean?

Mariama is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's Grace". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAR-ee-ah-mah. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Μαριάμα

Το όνομα Μαριάμα σημαίνει Μια που μοιάζει με την Μαρία

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAR-ee-ah-mah

IPA

/məˈraɪəmə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Mariama is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is God's Grace. Category: Virtue.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

11

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

PurpleSilver

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Numerology personality for Mariama is creative, artistic, and sociable.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateNurturingLovingS = SensibleI = Intuitive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Reminder of God's grace and protection

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Mariama is popular in West African cultures, particularly in countries like Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. It is also a common name among Christian communities in these regions.
The name Mariama is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is also the name of the sister of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible. Miriam is known for her leadership and her faithful singing of psalms and hymns to God during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. The name Mariama carries this same godly connotation, reminding us of God's grace and protection throughout our lives.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Mariama N'GaujahMariama Diallo

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Mariama

Mariama means Bitter or Wished-for child, similar to Mary

🇮🇱Hebrew

מריאמה

מילה עברית למריאמה היא מי מריה

🇬🇷Greek

Μαριάμα

Το όνομα Μαριάμα σημαίνει Μια που μοιάζει με την Μαρία

🇮🇹Latin

Mariama

Nomen Mariama significat Amara similis Mariae

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