Merima
Merima 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 | MEH-ree-mah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Merima
Merima is a Bosnian form of Maryam, the mother of the Prophet ʿĪsā, who is honoured in Islam as one of the best women of all time and has a whole surah named after her. Bosnian Muslims developed several local forms of the name, including Merjem, Mejrema and Merima, the last being the most popular today.
Is Merima a Muslim name?
Yes. Merima is a Bosniak Muslim form of Maryam, the mother of Isa, after whom Surah 19 of the Quran is named.
Is Merima in the Quran?
Maryam is named many times in the Quran, which has a whole surah, Surah Maryam (Quran 19), named after her.
Where is the name Merima used?
Very common among Bosniaks in Bosnia and Sandžak.
Gifts with the name Merima
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Spellings and variants of Merima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merima mean?
Merima means 'Form of Maryam, mother of Isa'. It comes from Bosnian form of Maryam.
Is Merima a Muslim name?
Yes. Merima is a Bosniak Muslim form of Maryam, the mother of Isa, after whom Surah 19 of the Quran is named.
How do you write Merima in Arabic?
Merima is written مريم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Merima?
Merima is pronounced MEH-ree-mah.
Is Merima mentioned in the Quran?
Maryam is named many times in the Quran, which has a whole surah, Surah Maryam (Quran 19), named after her.