Meaning & Origin
Mariyam is the Arabic name for the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. It signifies a child who is wished for or a bitter longing.
Spiritual meaning
In Islamic tradition, Mariyam (Mary) is considered a righteous and devoted servant of Allah, mentioned in the Quran.
Language details
Mariyam
bitter or wished-for child
مریم
عورتوں کا ایک نام جس کا مطلب ہے مرجان یا سمندر
مريم
اسم مؤنث معناه مرارة أو بحر من العطاء
मरियम
एक स्त्री का नाम जिसका अर्थ है समुद्र या मोती
مریم
د ښځو یو نوم چې معنی یې سمندر یا مرجان دی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
MAR-ee-ahm
/mɑːriˈjɑːm/
Lucky number
1
Lucky day
Tuesday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Moonstone
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In Islamic culture, Mariyam is considered an essential figure in the religious history with Christians. Her name holds immense reverence and admiration for being the mother of Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him. It's common to hear prayers for children being named Mariyam, as it conveys a deep desire, longing, or hope for a new addition to the family.
In Islamic tradition, Mariyam is viewed as a pious, chaste, and obedient woman. Her story is a reminder of God's mercy and favor towards believers and a testament of the importance of faith and submission to God's will. By naming a child Mariyam, parents are remembering the spiritual virtues represented by this great lady from history and encouraging the development of these qualities in their child.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Historical records show that Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christianity, is also known as Mariam in Arabic. The name Mariyam carried significant weight in that era.
1st century
Historical records show that Mariam is also the name of the wife of the Prophet Muhammad's uncle, Ali ibn Abi Talib. The name Mariyam carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
Notable people with this name
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