Meriam name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic and English
Pronunciation: m(e)-riam
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Biblical Name, Rebelliousness, Pregnant Mother, Star of the Sea, Wished-for Child, Bitter, Sea of Sorrow, Prophetess, Scraped, Rocks, Beloved and Drop
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What does Meriam mean?

Far-out and Ever lasting girl name Meriam is primarily used in Arabic and English is originated from Hebrew. Meriam is variant form of perpetual, illustrous and biblical Miriam. Miriam is variant form of all time favorite, biblical and preeminent Mary.

Also Miriam is variation of outstanding and biblical Mirjam. Miriam is resulted from Mary. Of Hebrew origin, Durable and Unorthodox Miriam, Miriam means "Pregnant Mother, Beloved and Sea of Bitterness".

How do I pronounce Meriam?

Two syllabled Meriam is pronounced as m(e)-riam.

Variants of Meriam

Merriam, Miriam, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mary, Macia, Minnie, Mirjana, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Marriam, Mamre, Marianne, Mireio, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace, Maciah, Matilda, Minny, Minnielee, Melinda, Minna, Mina, Mirian, Miriana

How popular is the name Meriam?

Meriam is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1966 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1987, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 779 on girl names chart when 53 babies were named Meriam.

There are over 1417 babies that have been given the name Meriam in France. Meriam is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1897 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1923, it ranked 1327th when 35 girls were named Meriam. There are over 1327 babies that have been given the name Meriam in United States.

Meriam is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 123 babies in England and Wales have been named Meriam. Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1998 when it ranked 534th.

There are over 131 babies that have been given the name Meriam in Belgium. But Meriam is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa and Egypt.

At least, 110000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2023802813
2022848812
2021133836
2020133966
2019732015
2018978410
2017679917
2016618120
2015799814
2014670918
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Meriam in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands013348113
Finland00043
Sweden01318034
Norway0135361
Denmark00550

Numerological aspects of Meriam

You believe there's not a rule worth following if it makes you unhappy. In love, you act childish and don't care much about the feelings of your partner because you start relationships without falling in love first. Once you fall in love, everything changes. You are a good friend. The letter M as your cornerstone reveals you are a workhorse, meaning you enjoy working more than you enjoy anything else.

Do you like Meriam? Other names you would love

  •  Reyhaneh - Girl name Reyhaneh means "A Flower or Basil". It is rooted from Arabic language is particulary used in Persian and Arabic
  •  Fariba - Unconventional Fariba came from Old Persian language is used as a baby girl name which is substantially used in Gujarati, Persian and Kannada, meaning of Fariba is "Enticing or Charming"
  •  Lema - Unusual and Venerable unisex name Lema is of African origin, specifically used in Arabic and Bengali languages, meaning of Lema is "Eye or A Lady"
  •  Winah has its origin in African-Kele is used as a baby girl name, Winah means "Friend". Winah is derivation of Winna.
  •  Kamran - Rare unisex name Kamran came from Old Persian, meaning of Kamran is "Successful or Prosperous" is used in Arabic, Gujarati and Iranian

Famous people named Meriam

  • Meriam Al Khalifa, member of the Bahraini Royal House of Al-Khalifa
  • Meriam George, Egyptian beauty pageant titleholder
  • Meriam Bellina in Taksi 2 as Actress
  • Meriam Castel is writer of movie Damien's Seed

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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