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Name Origin

Mariam is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. It is a variant spelling of Mary, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם). In Islamic tradition, Mariam is revered as the mother of Jesus.

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Famous People

Mariam Mirzakhani (1977-2017)

Mathematician

  • First and only woman to win the Fields Medal
  • Known for her work on the geometry of Riemann surfaces