Mariya: meaning, origin and pronunciation
GirlOther or unclear
ماریہ
مَارِيَة
Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review
Mariya (ماریہ, Other or unclear مَارِيَة) is most often explained as “a form related to Maryam (proposed)”. Sources disagree, see below. Source: none of Lane, Steingass or Platts has an entry for it.
- Meaning
- a form related to Maryam (proposed)
- معنی
- مریم سے متعلق ایک صورت (مجوزہ)
Meaning disputed
Generally taken as a Coptic or Greek form related to Mary; we found no Lane entry giving it an Arabic meaning.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
- Say it
- maa-ri-yaAudio recordings coming later
- Other spellings
- Maria · Mariyah
- Known bearer
- Mariya al-Qibtiyya, mother of the Prophet's son Ibrahim