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Maryam

Meaning in Urdu
مریمؑ کا نام
Beloved; wished-for child (Mary)
مریم Maryam
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Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Abjad
290
Lucky number
2
Name details
NameMaryam
In Urdu (اردو)مریم
Roman / pronunciationMaryam
Meaning (English)Beloved; wished-for child (Mary)
Meaning (Urdu)مریمؑ کا نام
OriginArabic
GenderGirl
Abjad · lucky number290 · 2

What does Maryam mean?

Maryam (مریم) is a arabic girl name meaning “Beloved; wished-for child (Mary)” — in Urdu, مریمؑ کا نام. Pronounced Maryam, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.

Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Maryam also belongs to our collections of Quranic Names.

Maryam and the Quran

Maryam carries a Quranic association — linked to a prophet, a revered figure or a word that appears in the Holy Quran. Such names are especially treasured by Muslim parents seeking a meaningful, faith-rooted name.

Numerology & lucky number

In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of مریم add up to 290, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 2. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.

290
Abjad value of Maryam: 290 · lucky number 2
The letters of مریم add up to 290 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
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FAQs

What is the meaning of the name Maryam?

Maryam means "Beloved; wished-for child (Mary)" — in Urdu, مریمؑ کا نام. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Girl.

Is Maryam a boy or a girl name?

Maryam is a Girl name.

How do you write Maryam in Urdu?

Maryam is written as مریم in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Maryam).

What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Maryam?

In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Maryam (مریم) add up to 290. This is shared for cultural interest only.

Is Maryam a good Islamic name?

Maryam is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Beloved; wished-for child (Mary)", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Girl. It also carries a Quranic association.

What is the lucky number of Maryam?

Reducing the Abjad value of Maryam (290) to a single digit gives 2. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.

What names are similar to Maryam?

Names often chosen alongside Maryam include Sara, Hajra.

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