Baby name

RISING GIRL · ARABIC/TURKISH
🇸🇦, 🇪🇬, 🇦🇪,  +5

Merjem

/ˈmɛrjɛm/


“Beloved, wished-for child, mercy, compassion”

A Balkan variant of Maryam, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Miriam. Meanings are debated, often cited as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.

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How it ages.

Merjem combines a contemporary feel with enough individuality to remain distinctive.

The cultural moment.

Interest in Merjem is growing moderately in the United States, while the name still feels distinctive.