Mariam

Mariam is the Biblical Greek form of Miriam, the Hebrew name borne by the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament, most likely derived from an Egyptian root meaning beloved or from a Hebrew root meaning drop of the sea or bitterness. It passed into widespread use across the Christian and Islamic worlds as a rendering of the Virgin Mary's name, making it common throughout the Middle East, the Caucasus, and beyond. The name is particularly prominent in Georgian, Armenian, Arabic, and Malay traditions, reflecting its deep religious significance in both Christianity and Islam. Closely related forms include Mary, Maria, Miriam, Maryam, and Marium.