Maryam
“Pious; beloved”Muslim girl name · Hebrew origin
MeaningPious; beloved
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
First letterM
What does Maryam mean?
Maryam is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Hebrew origin. It means “Pious; beloved”. Sayyida Maryam, mother of Prophet Isa; a Surah of the Qur'an.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.