The nameMeryem
Meryem is the Turkish form of Mary, a girl's name of Hebrew origin. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Meryem comes from the Arabic Maryam, from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning is debated.
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish. Maryam, mother of Jesus, is the only woman named in the Quran.
History
Meryem grew in France from the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Meryem
Meryem in France
Meryem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,855 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Meryem. Its rise began around 1978, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Meryem in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 194 births a year.
Meryem in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meryem mean?
Meryem comes from the Arabic Maryam, from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Meryem?
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish. Maryam, mother of Jesus, is the only woman named in the Quran.
Is Meryem a girl's or a boy's name?
Meryem is a girl's name.