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Mejrema
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- Mejrema
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The female first name Mejrema translates as "the Bitter", "the Plump", "the Rebellious", "the Beloved of God", "the Beloved", "the Star of the Sea", "the Drop of the Sea" or "the One Coming from the Sea". Mejrema represents a Bosnian-Muslim variant of the name Maryam (مريم), which is an Arabic form of the biblical Miriam, which in turn has its origin in the Hebrew Mirjam.
What does the name Mejrema mean?
Mejrema means in its female form "the Bitter", "the Plump", "the Rebellious", "the Beloved of God", "the Beloved", "the Star of the Sea", "the Drop of the Sea" or "the One Coming from the Sea". It is a Bosnian-Muslim variant of Maryam (مريم), an Arabic form of the biblical name Miriam, which is originally derived from the Hebrew Mirjam. The exact origins of the name are not fully clarified, but it is believed to have ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, which means "beloved". The name Maria and its original form Mirjam are among the most common Christian female names. Other variants include Mariem, Marieme, Meriem, Meriam, Meryem, Merjem, Mejrem, Mejreme, Meyrem, Meriuma, and Meriyam. The name became known through the mother of Jesus and is considered a symbol of pure and deeply felt love in this context.
Where does the name Mejrema come from?
The name Mejrema has its roots in ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew language and means "the Bitter". Its etymological components are: ancient Egyptian, ancient Aramaic, and ancient Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Mejrema?
Mejrema is pronounced approximately as 'Mej-re-ma'.
When is the name day of Mejrema?
Mejrema celebrates her name day on April 2, August 15, August 26, and September 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Mejrema is a relatively rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 3,608th place. Over the last ten years, Mejrema has been used as a first name about 20 times, which gives it a 5,874th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,444th.
Nicknames & pet names
Meri
Frequently asked questions about the name Mejrema
What is the origin of the name Mejrema?
Mejrema has its roots in ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew language. The name is a Bosnian-Muslim variant of Maryam, which is an Arabic form of the biblical name Miriam.
What does the name Mejrema mean?
The meaning of Mejrema encompasses several aspects such as 'the Bitter', 'the Beloved', and 'the Star of the Sea'. The name is associated with the idea of love and connection to God.
How popular is the name Mejrema?
Mejrema is primarily common in Bosnian and Muslim communities. While it is not among the most common names, it does hold a special cultural and religious significance.