Mariam

Mariam as a name

Mariam is a female given name that has several possible origins and variations. It is commonly used in Arabic, Hebrew, and other cultures.

In Arabic, Mariam is the Arabic version of the name Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is a popular name among Muslim and Christian communities. In Hebrew, the name is a variation of Miriam, which means “bitter” or “rebellious.”

Mariam can also be spelled as Maryam, Maria, or Mary, depending on the cultural or linguistic context. The name has been used by many notable individuals throughout history, including Mariamne I of Judaea, a Hasmonean queen, and Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who was the first woman to win the Fields Medal.