Meryem
Meryem is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic Maryam origin, meaning “The Turkish form of Maryam”.
| Meaning | The Turkish form of Maryam |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Maryam |
| Written as | مريم |
| Pronunciation | mer-YEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Meryem
Meryem is the name Turks give to Maryam, who gave birth to the Prophet ʿIsa. She is the one woman the Quran calls by her own name. Turkish vowel harmony changes the vowels of Maryam, giving Meryem. Families in Morocco and Algeria also use the name with exactly the same spelling, so it is familiar from Istanbul to Casablanca and across Turkish and Maghrebi communities in Europe.
Is Meryem a Muslim name?
Meryem is how Turks and North Africans say Maryam, a woman deeply honoured in Islam. Maryam is named in the Quran: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
How popular is Meryem?
Common in Turkey, Morocco and Algeria.
Gifts with the name Meryem
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Spellings and variants of Meryem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meryem mean?
Meryem means 'The Turkish form of Maryam'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Maryam origin.
Is Meryem a Muslim name?
Meryem is how Turks and North Africans say Maryam, a woman deeply honoured in Islam. Maryam is named in the Quran: 'O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you' (Quran 3:42).
How do you pronounce Meryem?
Meryem is pronounced mer-YEM.
Is Meryem a boy or girl name?
Meryem is usually a girl name.