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femaleWolof

Mariama

“Beloved; star of the sea”

mah-ree-AH-mah

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

mah-ree-AH-mah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

The Wolof form of Maryam/Mary, bridging Islamic reverence for the mother of Jesus with West African naming traditions.

Variants & Spellings

Mariam

Notable People

Mariama Ba, Senegalese novelist

Related Names

Aminata

Trustworthy; faithful

Fatou

One who weans; abstainer

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