Mariatu
Mariatu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Maryam, mother of Prophet ʿĪsā”.
| Meaning | Maryam, mother of Prophet ʿĪsā |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic / Hebrew, West African form |
| Arabic spelling | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mah-ree-AH-too |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mariatu
Mariatu is a West African form of Maryam, common in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Ghana. The ending -tu imitates the feminine endings of other Arabic names in the region. Maryam, mother of the Prophet ʿĪsā, is praised in the Quran for her purity and devotion, and Sura 19 is named after her.
Is Mariatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Mariatu is a local form of Maryam, the honoured mother of Prophet Isa. It is a Muslim name.
Is Mariatu in the Quran?
'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
Where is the name Mariatu used?
Very common in Sierra Leone and Guinea, also in Ghana and Liberia.
Gifts with the name Mariatu
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Spellings and variants of Mariatu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariatu mean?
Mariatu means 'Maryam, mother of Prophet ʿĪsā'. It comes from Arabic / Hebrew, West African form.
Is Mariatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Mariatu is a local form of Maryam, the honoured mother of Prophet Isa. It is a Muslim name.
How do you write Mariatu in Arabic?
Mariatu is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mariatu?
Mariatu is pronounced mah-ree-AH-too.
Is Mariatu mentioned in the Quran?
'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).