Girl name
Meriyem name meaning
“Beloved, dearly loved”
Meriyem means “beloved” or “dearly loved” and is a variant of Meryem with an additional vowel. Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes through Arabic Maryam from Hebrew Miryam. Its connection with Meryem links it to the figure of Mary and her literary representations.
What does Meriyem mean?
Beloved, dearly loved
In Turkish: Sevilen, sevgili
Meriyem preserves the meanings and narratives associated with Meryem in a different pronunciation. It shares historical connections with Maryam in the Quran and Mary in Christian tradition. The additional vowel changes its sound in Turkish while leaving its relationship with Meryem, Maryam, and Miriam readily recognizable.
Origin of the name Meriyem
Meriyem is a form of Meryem with an additional vowel, transmitted through Arabic Maryam from Hebrew Miryam. The ultimate meaning is disputed: “beloved” follows a proposed Egyptian mry connection, alongside other etymological explanations.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Meriyem in the Quran? | Its source name does · مريم · 19:16Meriyem is a Turkish variant of Maryam, whose name appears in the Quran; the cited verse uses مريم. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Meriyem
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meɾijem/ |
Is Meriyem a girl’s name?
Yes, Meriyem is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meriyem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meriyem
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Meriyem
- Meriyem Aktas · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Meriyem
What is the meaning of Meriyem?
Meriyem means “Beloved, dearly loved”. Meriyem is a form of Meryem with an additional vowel, transmitted through Arabic Maryam from Hebrew Miryam. The ultimate meaning is disputed: “beloved” follows a proposed Egyptian mry connection, alongside other etymological explanations.
Is Meriyem a girl’s name?
Yes, Meriyem is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meriyem in the Quran?
Its source name does. Meriyem is a Turkish variant of Maryam, whose name appears in the Quran; the cited verse uses مريم. (e.g.: 19:16)
What is the origin of the name Meriyem?
Meriyem is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Meriyem have?
Meriyem has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Meriyem?
Meriyem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Meriyem?
Notable people named Meriyem include Meriyem Aktas.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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