مريم
Maryam
مريم (Maryam) is the Arabic form of the female given name Mariam.
مريم is used as a proper noun for a female individual.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Maryam.
Did you know?
- In the Quran, the name is uniquely honored through the mention of 'Maryam', the only woman named in the entire text.
- The name مريم is shared by both Muslims and Christians across the Arab world, serving as a common cultural bridge between the two faiths.
- There is an entire chapter of the Quran named مريم which describes the birth of Jesus.
Examples in context
- هل مريم في البيت؟hal Mariam fī al-bayt?Is Mariam at home?
- أنا أحب مريم كثيراً.anā uḥibbu Mariam kathīran.I love Mariam very much.
- مريم طالبة ذكية.Mariam ṭāliba dhakiyya.Mariam is a smart student.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Mariam are talking in a cafe.
- أحمد Ahmedأهلاً يا مريم، كيف حالك؟ahlan yā Mariam, kayfa ḥāluk?Hello Mariam, how are you?
- مريم Maryamأنا بخير يا أحمد، شكراً.anā bikhayr yā Aḥmad, shukran.I am fine Ahmed, thank you.
- أحمد Ahmedهل أنتِ مستعدة للدرس؟hal anti musta‘idda lil-dars?Are you ready for the lesson?
- مريم Maryamنعم، أنا جاهزة تماماً.na‘am, anā jāhiza tamāman.Yes, I am completely ready.
