Baby name
Maryem
/MAR-yem/
Meaning
“Debated etymology: beloved, bitter, drop of the sea, grace”
Maryem has debated etymology, with proposed meanings including 'beloved', 'bitter', 'drop of the sea', and 'grace'.
How it ages.
Maryem combines a contemporary feel with enough individuality to remain distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Maryem is seeing a moderate rise in France and has become more familiar in recent years.