Maryama
Meaning of Maryama
Maryama is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, representing a variant orthography of Maryam, which itself derives from the Hebrew Miriam—a name traditionally interpreted as “beloved” or “sea of bitterness.” It carries pronounced religious resonance in both Islamic and Christian contexts, denoting the mother of Jesus in the Quran while maintaining clear linguistic continuity with Biblical nomenclature. In the United States, Maryama has held a modest yet consistent presence in Social Security Administration data, ranking 928th in 2024 with 22 recorded births; over the past three decades its ranking has fluctuated between 844th and 977th, peaking at 899th in 2019, thereby reflecting a stable but limited adoption pattern. Phonetically transcribed as /ma.ri.ja.ma/ with emphasis on the medial syllable, the name adheres to Classical Arabic phonological conventions and underscores its cross-cultural adaptability. While its overall frequency remains low compared to more prevalent Anglo-American choices, its sustained usage illustrates a deliberate synthesis of historical tradition, religious homage and contemporary individualization.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as mah-ree-YAH-mah (/ma.ri.ja.ma/)
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