Mariama
Mariama is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa”.
| Meaning | Form of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | West African form of Arabic Maryam |
| Arabic spelling | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mah-ree-AH-mah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mariama
Mariama is the West African form of Maryam, mother of the Prophet ʿĪsā (Jesus), the only woman named in the Quran and the subject of a whole sūra. A final -a is added in Fula, Mandinka and Wolof. Senegalese writer Mariama Bâ, author of 'So Long a Letter', is a famous bearer.
Is Mariama a Muslim name?
Yes. Mariama is a Muslim name, the West African form of Maryam, mother of ʿĪsā.
Is Mariama in the Quran?
Maryam is named in the Quran: 'And mention in the Book Maryam, when she withdrew from her family' (Quran 19:16).
Where is the name Mariama used?
Very common in Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and the Gambia.
Gifts with the name Mariama
- Mariama name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariama mean?
Mariama means 'Form of Maryam (Mary), mother of Isa'. It comes from West African form of Arabic Maryam.
Is Mariama a Muslim name?
Yes. Mariama is a Muslim name, the West African form of Maryam, mother of ʿĪsā.
How do you write Mariama in Arabic?
Mariama is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mariama?
Mariama is pronounced mah-ree-AH-mah.
Is Mariama mentioned in the Quran?
Maryam is named in the Quran: 'And mention in the Book Maryam, when she withdrew from her family' (Quran 19:16).