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The name Märyam is the Ethiopic (Ge'ez and Amharic) form of the ancient Hebrew name Miriam, from the root that is most widely interpreted as meaning beloved or exalted, though scholars have also proposed connections to roots meaning bitterness or rebelliousness. It is the name of the Virgin Mary in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, giving it profound religious significance across Ethiopia and Eritrea. The name is closely related to the Arabic Maryam, the Syriac Mariam, and the widespread Western forms Mary and Maria.