ܡܪܝܡ
maryamSyriac
The English name Mary is translated into Aramaic as ܡܪܝܡ (maryam) or מרים.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Aramaic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ܡܪܝܡ | maryam | Syriac | |
| מרים | maryam | /marjam/ |
This is a female given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
ܡܪܝܡ is specifically associated with the Syriac dialect.
How do you pronounce it?
maryam
Did you know?
- The Aramaic name ܡܪܝܡ shares a root with the word for 'bitterness', which is a common theme in linguistic discussions about the name's meaning.
- The name ܡܪܝܡ serves as a linguistic bridge between Semitic traditions, appearing in nearly identical forms in Hebrew and Arabic, such as 'Miriam' and 'Maryam'.
- In the Peshitta, the Aramaic translation of the Bible, ܡܪܝܡ appears in both the Estrangelo and Serto scripts, which look strikingly different.
Example sentences for Aramaic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Rozie is asking Sami about a friend.
- ܪܘܙܝ Rosyܐܝܟܐ ܗܝ ܡܪܝܡ?Ayka hi Maryam?Where is Mary?
- ܣܡܝ Samiܗܝ ܒܓܢܬܐ ܗܝ.Hi b-gantha hi.She is in the garden.
- ܪܘܙܝ Rosyܡܢܐ ܥܒܕܐ ܬܡܢ؟Mana ʿavda tamman?What is she doing there?
- ܣܡܝ Samiܚܙܝܐ ܠܘܪܕܐ.Ḥazya l-warde.She is looking at the roses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mary” translations and entries מרים, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
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