Mariami

The first name Mariami (მარიამი) is a Georgian variant of Mariam, which has been expanded with a nominative ending and originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. Directly translated, it means 'the beloved', 'the God-beloved', 'the untamed', 'the well-nourished', 'the bitter', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Mariami mean?

The first name Mariami (მარიამი) is a Georgian variant of Mariam, which has been expanded with a nominative ending and originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. Directly translated, it means 'the beloved', 'the God-beloved', 'the untamed', 'the well-nourished', 'the bitter', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The roots of the name are not definitively established, but it is very likely that the name has ancient Egyptian origins, derived from mry meaning 'beloved'. The name Maria and its original form Mirjam, along with their variants, are the most widely used Christian female names. Other variants include Maryam, Mariyam, Marijam, Mariama, Mariamne, Mariamawit, Mariyama, and Marjam. The name became known through the mother of Jesus, and in this context, it is considered a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Mariami come from?

Etymology Mariami is a female first name of ancient Egyptian and ancient Aramaic origin meaning 'the beloved'. Ancient Egyptian Ancient Aramaic Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Mariami?

Sound & pronunciation of Mariami: Mariami has a widely resonant, four-part structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-ri-A-mi' [maʁiˈaːmi], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The recurring vowels create a melodic, almost singing movement. This makes Mariami sound harmonious and feminine - soft, harmonious, and expressive.

When is the name day of Mariami?

The name day of Mariami is April 2, August 15, August 26, and September 12.

Popularity

Mariami is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Mariami has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,540th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,895th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mari / Mariam