Maryan
Maryan is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Maryam, mother of Jesus”.
| Meaning | Form of Maryam, mother of Jesus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Maryam |
| Arabic spelling | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mar-YAHN |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maryan
Maryan is how Somali speakers usually say and spell Maryam, the mother of the Prophet Jesus (ʿĪsā). Somali regularly turns a final -m into -n in names like this. Maryam is the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran, and a whole chapter, Surat Maryam, carries her name, so the name has deep reverence in Muslim families.
Is Maryan a Muslim name?
Yes. Maryan is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Maryam, the mother of Jesus, who is honoured in the Quran.
Is Maryan in the Quran?
Maryam is named many times in the Quran: 'And mention in the Book Maryam, when she withdrew from her family' (Quran 19:16).
Where is the name Maryan used?
One of the most common girls' names among Somalis worldwide.
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Spellings and variants of Maryan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maryan mean?
Maryan means 'Form of Maryam, mother of Jesus'. It comes from Somali form of Maryam.
Is Maryan a Muslim name?
Yes. Maryan is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Maryam, the mother of Jesus, who is honoured in the Quran.
How do you write Maryan in Arabic?
Maryan is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maryan?
Maryan is pronounced mar-YAHN.
Is Maryan mentioned in the Quran?
Maryam is named many times in the Quran: 'And mention in the Book Maryam, when she withdrew from her family' (Quran 19:16).