Meaning
Arabic form of Mary alayhas salam; its deeper etymology is separate
Historical association; not a literal meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic; Quranic personal name
- Alternate spellings
- Mariam, Meryem, Maryan, Mariama
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Qur'anic association
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Quranic words and names
Connection: Named person · Quran reference 3:42
Read the linked verse for the Quranic connection. The meaning and spelling notes explain the name itself; a word in the Quran is not necessarily the name of a person mentioned there.
Historical context · Named Quranic figure
Maryam (Mary) alayhas salam
Maryam alayhas salam is personally named in the Quran, and 3:45 identifies Isa alayhis salam as her son. This is a named-person connection, unlike baby names drawn from general Quranic words such as guidance or gardens.
Historical context and name meaning are shown separately.
Historical references
Context checked: 2026-10-25
Names and spellings linked to this figure
Some forms are regional spellings. Names sharing a historical bearer can still have different literal meanings.
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Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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