Mariam

Mariam is an Aramaic and Hebrew form of the name Miriam, derived from the Hebrew root that is most commonly interpreted as meaning beloved or wished-for child, though proposed meanings also include sea of bitterness and rebelliousness. It is the form used in the Aramaic-influenced texts of the New Testament and is the name borne by the Virgin Mary in several Eastern Christian traditions and in the Quran, where Maryam is venerated as the mother of the prophet Isa. The name has been widely used across the Middle East, the Caucasus, and among Christian and Muslim communities throughout Africa and South Asia. Closely related forms include Miriam, Maryam, Maria, and Mary.