Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea
Meriem is a Maghrebi and French variant of Maryam, the Semitic form of Mary. It carries the same complex etymological roots, often interpreted as 'beloved' from Egyptian or 'bitter' from Hebrew.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Meriem in 2025.
Turkish-German actress known for 'Muhteşem Yüzyıl'
Moroccan astronomer and explorer
Kenyan long-distance runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
