Maryam Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maryam Name at a Glance

Name	Maryam
Meaning	Variant of Mary: bitter.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maryam Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maryam means “Variant of Mary: bitter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maryam Name Origin

Our database records Maryam under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maryam a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maryam is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maryam

When considering Maryam for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.