Name meaning
Mariama
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Arabic and West African
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Senegalese, Guinean, Gambian
- Spellings
- Mariama · Maryam · Mary
- Say it
- mah-ree-AH-mah
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Mariama is the West African form of Maryam, Mary, the mother of Jesus, honoured in Islam. The writer Mariama Bâ wrote the celebrated novel So Long a Letter. The meaning of Mary is uncertain.
Roots
From Arabic Maryam (Mary).
Where it is used
Maryam and Mary are related.
Famous people named Mariama
- Mariama Bâ
Mariama name FAQ
What does the name Mariama mean?
Mariama may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Arabic Maryam (Mary).
Where does the name Mariama come from?
Mariama is of Hebrew, via Arabic and West African origin. Today it is used in Senegalese, Guinean, Gambian families.
How do you pronounce Mariama?
Mariama is usually pronounced mah-ree-AH-mah.
Is Mariama a boy's or a girl's name?
Mariama is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Mariama?
Related spellings and forms include Maryam, Mary.
Who are famous people named Mariama?
Mariama Bâ.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.