Mariamu
/ mah-ree-AH-moo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devoted
Meaning & Etymology
Bitter, beloved
Bitter, beloved
Etymology
From the Hebrew name Maryam, meaning ‘bitter’ or ‘beloved’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Coast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
Common in Tanzania, reflecting the influence of Christianity and Islamic traditions.
Symbolism
Symbolizes purity and devotion, reflecting the Christian and Islamic reverence for Mary.
Religious reference
The name is associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the New Testament.