مَرْيَم
maryamfeminine
The English name Mary is translated into Arabic as مَرْيَم (maryam) or مَارِي.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مَرْيَم | maryam | feminine |
| مَارِي | mārī | feminine |
Both forms are feminine given names used to represent the name Mary.
Which one should you use?
مَرْيَم (maryam) is the traditional and most common Arabic version of the name, used widely in both religious and secular contexts. In contrast, مَارِي (mārī) is a more modern, westernized adaptation of the name often used in contemporary settings.
How do you pronounce it?
maryam
When do people say it?
The name مَرْيَم is highly significant in Islamic culture as it is the name of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Isa), who is a highly revered figure in the Quran.
Did you know?
- The name مَرْيَم is the only woman's name mentioned by name in the entire Quran, appearing in a chapter named after her.
- In Arabic, the name مَرْيَم is often paired with the title السيدة ('as-Sayyida'), meaning 'The Lady', as a sign of utmost respect.
- The name مَرْيَم shares a deep linguistic connection with the Hebrew name 'Miriam', highlighting the shared Abrahamic heritage of the region.
Examples in context
- هَذِهِ مَرْيَمُ.Hadhihi Maryam.This is Maryam.
- أَيْنَ مَرْيَمُ؟Ayna Maryam?Where is Maryam?
- مَرْيَمُ طَالِبَةٌ ذَكِيَّةٌ.Maryam talibatun dhakiyya.Maryam is a smart student.
Example conversation
Sarah is introducing her friend to Youssef.
- سارة Saraيوسف، تعرف على مَرْيَم.Youssef, ta'arraf 'ala Maryam.Youssef, meet Mary.
- يوسف Youssefأهلاً بكِ يا مَرْيَم.Ahlan biki ya Maryam.Welcome, Mary.
- سارة Saraمَرْيَم صديقتي من الجامعة.Maryam sadiqati min al-jami'ah.Mary is my friend from university.
- يوسف Youssefتشرفت بمعرفتك يا مَرْيَم.Tasharaftu bi-ma'rifatiki ya Maryam.Nice to meet you, Mary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mary” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
