Maryamu
Maryamu is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Hausa form origin, meaning “The Hausa form of Maryam”.
| Meaning | The Hausa form of Maryam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Written as | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mar-YAH-moo |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Maryamu
Maryamu is the Hausa way of saying Maryam, who gave birth to the Prophet ʿIsa (Jesus). Hausa tends to end borrowed Arabic names with an extra -u, as happens with Musa and Yusufu, and in the same way Maryam becomes Maryamu. At home the name is often shortened to the affectionate Mairo. In the Quran she is the one woman called by her own name, and a full surah is titled after her.
Is Maryamu a Muslim name?
In northern Nigeria, Muslim parents give Maryamu to honour Maryam, one of the most revered women in Islam. Maryam is named in the Quran, for example: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds' (Quran 3:42).
How popular is Maryamu?
Common among Hausa Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger, where families often shorten it to Mairo.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maryamu mean?
Maryamu means 'The Hausa form of Maryam'. It is of Arabic, Hausa form origin.
Is Maryamu a Muslim name?
In northern Nigeria, Muslim parents give Maryamu to honour Maryam, one of the most revered women in Islam. Maryam is named in the Quran, for example: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the worlds' (Quran 3:42).
How do you pronounce Maryamu?
Maryamu is pronounced mar-YAH-moo.
Is Maryamu a boy or girl name?
Maryamu is usually a girl name.