Maryam
In Arabic: مِرْيَم
Maryam (Maryam) عليه السلام; mentioned in the Islamic tradition, often carrying an image of worship’s light and purity of obedience
اسم مريم عليها السلام، ويُذكر في الموروث الإسلامي؛ وقد يرتبط في المخيلة بنور العبادة وصفاء الطاعة
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Nature
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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مِرْيَم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm مِرْيَم.
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- What does the name Maryam mean?
- Maryam (Maryam) عليه السلام; mentioned in the Islamic tradition, often carrying an image of worship’s light and purity of obedience
- Is Maryam a boy or a girl name?
- Maryam is a girl name.
- How is Maryam written in English?
- Maryam in Arabic: مِرْيَم.
- Does Maryam fit the father's name?
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