| Meaning | drop of the sea, bitter |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mar-i-am |
About Mariam
Throughout centuries, this name has graced countless remarkable individuals, carrying dignity and grace across cultures. Mariam represents timeless beauty in naming—neither fleeting trend nor forgotten relic. The name's international recognition provides ease in multicultural environments while maintaining distinct character. Mariam possesses inherent sophistication, lending itself well to formal contexts without feeling pretentious in casual settings. The three-syllable structure creates pleasing rhythm and natural flow in speech. This name ages exceptionally well, appropriate at every life stage from infancy through elderhood. Mariam pairs harmoniously with various surname styles and complements diverse middle name selections. Its classic nature means pronunciation rarely presents challenges, reducing frustration across borders and communities. The name carries literary and historical resonance, connecting bearers to rich cultural heritage without burden of expectation.
Nicknames for Mariam
| Mari |
| Mimi |
| Ria |
| Mia |
| Riri |
Famous People Named Mariam
| Mariam al-Astrolabi | 10th-century Syrian mathematician and instrument maker |
| Mariamne I | Queen of Judea, wife of King Herod the Great |
| Mariamne II | Queen of Judea, wife of King Herod the Great - different from Mariamne I |
| Mariam Petrosyan | Armenian weightlifter and Olympic medalist |
| Mariam Said | Palestinian-American violinist and educator |
| Mariam A. Aleem | First female Egyptian physician |
| Mariam Khan | British politician and Member of Parliament |
| Mariam Doumbia | Malian singer and one-half of the musical duo Amadou & Mariam |
| Mariam Kvrivishvili | Georgian basketball player and Olympian |
| Mariam Abdul-Rashid | Ghanaian architect and entrepreneur |
Characters Named Mariam
| Mariam Wu | Fictional detective from the "Judge Dee" series by Robert van Gulik |
| Mariam Katagiri | Character from the anime "Tiger & Bunny" |
| Mariam Tani | Protagonist in the novel "Mariam's Easter Parade" by Ingrid Davis |
| Mariam Shariyari | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy XIV" |
| Mariam Aslanian | Character in the novel "The Storyteller" by Jodi Picoult |
| Mariam Mounir | Character in the Egyptian TV series "Nelly and Sherihan" |
| Mariam Delgado | Character from the TV series "The Chi" |
| Mariam Chaudhry | Character from the TV series "The Bold Type" |
| Mariamne XIII | Character in the book "Livia Lone" by Barry Eisler |