Beloved; drop of the sea; bitter
Meriam is a variant of Miriam, the original Hebrew form of Mary. It carries several possible etymological meanings, including 'beloved' from Egyptian roots or 'drop of the sea' and 'bitter' from Hebrew.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Meriam in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sudanese religious freedom activist
Award-winning Indonesian actress and singer
