Maryamu
Maryamu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hausa form of Maryam (Mary)”.
| Meaning | Hausa form of Maryam (Mary) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mar-YAH-moo |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maryamu
Maryamu is the Hausa form of Maryam, the name of the mother of the Prophet ʿIsa (Jesus). Hausa commonly adds a final -u to Arabic names, as in Musa and Yusufu, so Maryam becomes Maryamu. Maryam is the only woman named in the Quran, and a whole chapter, Surah Maryam, carries her name.
Is Maryamu a Muslim name?
Yes. Maryamu is the Hausa way of saying Maryam, one of the most honoured women in Islam, and it is widely used by Muslim families in northern Nigeria.
Is Maryamu in the Quran?
Maryam is named in the Quran, for example: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds' (Quran 3:42).
Where is the name Maryamu used?
Common among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger, often shortened to Mairo at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maryamu mean?
Maryamu means 'Hausa form of Maryam (Mary)'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Maryamu a Muslim name?
Yes. Maryamu is the Hausa way of saying Maryam, one of the most honoured women in Islam, and it is widely used by Muslim families in northern Nigeria.
How do you write Maryamu in Arabic?
Maryamu is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maryamu?
Maryamu is pronounced mar-YAH-moo.
Is Maryamu mentioned in the Quran?
Maryam is named in the Quran, for example: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds' (Quran 3:42).