Name Meryem

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Discover the meaning of Meryem (مريم), a girl name of Turkish origin.

مريم
ME-rye-m
Recommended Companion's name Girl Turkish 6 letters

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Meaning of the name Meryem

The name Meryem means "Beloved, Mary".

Meryem - Companion's name

This name belongs to a companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Did you know : Maryam, daughter of ʿImran, mother of ʿIsa, is the best of the women of the worlds; Allah chose and purified her, and the Quran devotes a surah to her name. A model of chastity and worship.

Origin

A Turkish name inherited from the Ottoman tradition.

Meryem in Islam

Name of a companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet ﷺ, a model of faith and uprightness.

"On the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names, so give yourselves good names." - Hadith (Abu Dawud)

Variants of Meryem

Meryem Maryam Mariam Meriem Myriam Marie

Frequently asked questions about Meryem

What does the name Meryem mean?

The name Meryem means "Beloved, Mary" in Turkish. It is a girl name with a beautiful meaning.

How do you write Meryem in Arabic?

In Arabic, the name Meryem is written مريم. Arabic is written from right to left.

Is Meryem an allowed Muslim name?

Yes, Meryem is a Recommended name in Islam. This name has a positive meaning and respects Islamic naming rules.

How do you pronounce Meryem?

The name Meryem is pronounced: ME-rye-m. Capitalized syllables indicate where to place the stress.

Why choose a companion's (Sahabi) name?

The companions of the Prophet ﷺ are models of faith and uprightness. Choosing their name honors their memory and hopes the child inherits their qualities.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 18 Dhu al-Hijjah
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اللهم صل على محمد O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad