What Does the Name Maryam Mean
The name Maryam comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Maryam below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Maryam Name Meaning
Arabic, PersianArabic and Persian form of MARIA. In Iran it is also the name of a flower, the tuberose, which is named after the Virgin Mary.
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What does the name Maryam mean?
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