Merjem
Merjem is a Muslim girl name of Bosnian form of Arabic Maryam origin, meaning “The Bosnian form of Maryam”.
| Meaning | The Bosnian form of Maryam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Arabic Maryam |
| Written as | مريم |
| Pronunciation | MER-yem |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Balkans |
Meaning and origin of Merjem
Merjem is the Bosnian version of Maryam, who gave birth to the Prophet ʿIsa. Bosnian spelling writes the y sound with the letter j, so Meryem turns into Merjem. Muslim parents in Bosnia and Herzegovina choose it for their daughters more than almost any other name. It is kept apart from Marija and Mara, the forms Christian families there prefer, so it clearly signals a Muslim name.
Is Merjem a Muslim name?
Bosnian Muslims give Merjem in honour of Maryam, the mother of ʿIsa. Maryam is honoured in the Quran, which says the angels told her 'Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
How popular is Merjem?
Very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sandžak and Montenegro.
Gifts with the name Merjem
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Spellings and variants of Merjem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merjem mean?
Merjem means 'The Bosnian form of Maryam'. It is of Bosnian form of Arabic Maryam origin.
Is Merjem a Muslim name?
Bosnian Muslims give Merjem in honour of Maryam, the mother of ʿIsa. Maryam is honoured in the Quran, which says the angels told her 'Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
How do you pronounce Merjem?
Merjem is pronounced MER-yem.
Is Merjem a boy or girl name?
Merjem is usually a girl name.