Maryam
A female given name of non-Arabic (Hebrew/Aramaic) origin, arabized early; the name of a sura of the Qur'an.
- Gender
- Female
- Origin
- Hebrew/Aramaic, arabized
- Attestation
- Qur'an, sura 19 (Maryam)
Origin
Maryam is of non-Arabic origin — carried into Arabic from Hebrew/Aramaic (Miriam) — and was arabized long before Islam. Classical philologists treat it as a foreign proper name.
Usage
It is the name of Maryam (Mary), mother of the prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus), after whom sura 19 of the Qur'an is named. This attestation made it a beloved female name across the Muslim world.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maryam an Arabic name?
It is of Hebrew/Aramaic origin, arabized early; it is attested in the Qur'an, which names sura 19 after Maryam.
Sources
- القرآن الكريم — سورة مريم — للورود لا للاشتقاق
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09