girl · Arabic
Mariama
/MA-ria-ma/
Meaning: Beloved, drop of the sea
Mariama at a glance
- Meaning
- Beloved, drop of the sea
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- MA-ria-ma
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Maryam, Maryamah, Maryamo, Maryem, Maaryamah, Maaryamo
Lucky details for Mariama
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Mariama is a Arabic name meaning “beloved, drop of the sea”. It is a spelling variant of Maryam and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Mariama for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Mariama reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Mariama
What does the name Mariama mean?
Mariama means “beloved, drop of the sea” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Mariama a boy or girl name?
Mariama is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Mariama?
Mariama is pronounced MA-ria-ma (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Mariama?
The lucky number for Mariama is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Mariama?
Popular short forms include Mari, Mary, May.
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