Maryam
مَرْيَمMaryam is a girl name of Arabic (Hebrew origin) origin.
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Meaning of Maryam
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus — the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur'an (34 times). The 19th surah bears her name. A model of piety and chastity. Counted among the four perfect women of humanity.
Arabic root: Hebrew, etymology debated — ("rebellious" or "beloved")
Regional variants
The most Abrahamic name on this list — identical across Muslim, Christian, and Jewish traditions. "Mariam" is the most intuitive US spelling.
Popularity of Maryam
12,168 U.S. births recorded from 1946–2023.
Named in the Qur’an
Maryam
Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa, is the only woman named directly in the Qur’an. Sura 19 bears her name. She is described as chosen above the women of all creation, a model of purity and devotion.
From the Qur’an
"And [mention] when the angels said, ‘O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds.’"
"And [the example of] Maryam, the daughter of ʿImran, who guarded her chastity… and she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures, and was of the devoutly obedient."
Variants & nicknames
Mary / Maryam / Miriam
The mother of Jesus (Isa). Maryam is the only woman named in the Qur’an, and Surah Maryam (19) bears her name. Miriam, sister of Moses, shares the Hebrew root.
Related guide
30 Quranic Baby Names for Boys and Girls (With Verses)
30 names drawn from the Qur’an — prophets, named and referenced women, and meaningful Arabic concepts — each with its verse reference and classical meaning.
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Famous people named Maryam
- Maryam (Mary, mother of Jesus)
- Maryam Mirzakhani (Fields Medal mathematician)
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About this page
Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.