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Meryem

Mary

Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebreiska/arabiska
Pronunciation guide: mer-YEM

The story of the name

Holy Mary — mother of Jesus. Honored in all Abrahamic religions.

Linguistic parallels

Miriam Hebreiska — Original
Mary Engelska — Samma
Maria Svenska — Samma
Maryam Arabiska — Samma

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Updated: 2026-04-30