Maryam

Girl's name

Maryam is a variant of the name Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. It is of uncertain meaning, possibly meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 806
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maryam Mirzakhani - Mathematician, first woman to win Fields Medal.
  • Maryam Nawaz - Pakistani politician, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
  • Maryam Zakaria - Swedish-Iranian actress, known for Bollywood films.
  • Maryam Rajavi - Iranian politician, leader of the MEK opposition group.
  • Maryam d'Abo - English actress, known for James Bond film.
  • Maryam Babangida - Former First Lady of Nigeria, philanthropist.
  • Maryam Monsef - Canadian politician, Minister of Women and Gender Equality.
  • Maryam Keshavarz - Iranian-American filmmaker, known for "Circumstance."
  • Maryam Mursal - Somali singer, known for her fusion of styles.
  • Maryam Jafri - Pakistani artist, known for multimedia installations.

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