مريم

Mariamu

girlSwahili form of Maryam

Mariamu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Maryam, mother of Jesus”.

MeaningForm of Maryam, mother of Jesus
GenderGirl
OriginSwahili form of Maryam
Arabic spellingمريم
Pronunciationmah-ree-AH-moo
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mariamu

Mariamu is the Swahili form of Maryam, the mother of the Prophet Jesus, with the final -u Swahili adds to words ending in a consonant. Maryam is honoured in the Quran as chosen and purified above the women of the worlds, and Surah 19 bears her name. The name is used by both Muslims and Christians in East Africa.

Is Mariamu a Muslim name?

Yes. Mariamu is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Maryam, honoured in the Quran.

Where is the name Mariamu used?

Common in Tanzania and Kenya.

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Spellings and variants of Mariamu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mariamu mean?

Mariamu means 'Form of Maryam, mother of Jesus'. It comes from Swahili form of Maryam.

Is Mariamu a Muslim name?

Yes. Mariamu is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Maryam, honoured in the Quran.

How do you write Mariamu in Arabic?

Mariamu is written مريم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Mariamu?

Mariamu is pronounced mah-ree-AH-moo.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.