Mejrema
Mejrema is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Maryam, mother of Isa”.
| Meaning | Form of Maryam, mother of Isa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Maryam |
| Arabic spelling | مريم |
| Pronunciation | MAY-reh-mah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mejrema
Mejrema is an older Bosnian form of Maryam, the mother of the Prophet ʿĪsā. It arose from Turkish Meryem with a Slavic feminine ending -a and the typical Bosnian shift of vowels. It was very common among Bosniak women of earlier generations and remains a respected traditional name.
Is Mejrema a Muslim name?
Yes. Mejrema is a Bosniak Muslim form of Maryam, mother of the Prophet Isa.
Is Mejrema in the Quran?
Maryam is the only woman named in the Quran, and Surah 19 bears her name (Quran 19).
Where is the name Mejrema used?
Traditional among older Bosniak women.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mejrema mean?
Mejrema means 'Form of Maryam, mother of Isa'. It comes from Bosnian form of Maryam.
Is Mejrema a Muslim name?
Yes. Mejrema is a Bosniak Muslim form of Maryam, mother of the Prophet Isa.
How do you write Mejrema in Arabic?
Mejrema is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mejrema?
Mejrema is pronounced MAY-reh-mah.
Is Mejrema mentioned in the Quran?
Maryam is the only woman named in the Quran, and Surah 19 bears her name (Quran 19).