Meryem
Meryem is a girls' name of Turkish origin meaning “beloved, wished-for child, lady of the sea.” Meryem is the Turkish form of Miriam/Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.
how do you pronounce Meryem?
MEHR-yem
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what does Meryem mean?
The name Meryem means “beloved, wished-for child, lady of the sea.” It comes from the Turkish language tradition.
Meryem is the Turkish form of Miriam/Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' In Islam, Maryam (Meryem) is the mother of the Prophet Isa (Jesus) and the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran, where an entire chapter (Surah Maryam) is dedicated to her.
who are famous people named Meryem?
- Meryem Uzerli (Turkish-German actress, star of 'Magnificent Century')
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