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Islamic meaning and origin of Maria/Marya/Mariya, is it acceptable in Islam?
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Maria (also spelled Mariyyah, Mariya, Marya, Maryah, Mariah), was the name of one of the Prophet's wives, peace and blessings of Allah upon him and his family and companions. She was a Coptic Christian from Egypt, and the meaning of her name is not known for sure in Islamic sources. Maria is most likely a Latinized form of the name Mary (Maryam), mother of Prophet Isa. The name spread to many parts of the world when the Roman Empire embraced Christianity. Since Egypt was part of the Roman Empire at the time of the Prophet, a Latin origin of the name is most probable.
When the Prophet disliked a person's name, he would change it for them, usually he did this for people whose names had a very negative meaning. But since he didn't change Maria's name, we can know with certainty that this is an acceptable name in Islam.
In Islam all names are acceptable unless they have a bad meaning, therefore since Maria is likely derived from Mariam, mother of Jesus, both of whom are greatly respected figures in Islam, this makes it a good and acceptable name, even if it had not been the name of one of the Prophet's wives.
Anonymous
Mariah is a very nice name for a unborn baby girl it was the prophet Muhammad wife name for mothers I would recommend this beautiful name.
Anonymous
is maria is correct spelling my name is maria i want to know about my name
Anonymous
It’s is a nice name Maria. It’s also my name but do not call your child Maria because people assume that we are all Spanish since it is a Spanish name of you want to give your child an Islamic name give them Mariam or something!
Anonymous
Maria is nice name for unborn baby girl my name is maria
Anonymous
There is a meaning of the name of Mariyyah it is mentioned in the Qamoos of Arabic..shining thing …so please find out if I’m not mistaken
Anonymous
My name is maria.its mean bitter or sea of bitterness ,i am happy because it is a good and acceptable name.
Anonymous
How to pronounce maria?
Is that pronunciation same as Maryam?
Anonymous
My name is Maria and it’s a nice name for unborn baby girl.
Anonymous
What is the name ” Maryah ” mean in arabic? If someone please tell me.
Anonymous
My name is Mariah. Form of Maria but still acceptable and still Islamic.
Anonymous
my name is marya but sometimes people spell it maria and i don’t know which one is correct.
and some people says that my name is belong to christian but i am a muslim
Anonymous
Write your comment name is – Maria Zaman Shreya… & i feel proud fr this name
Anonymous
Write your comment here..I am muslim girl .My name is Nishat jahan today someone told me that in Arbi there is no meaning of Maria….I fell bed hearing it..since childhood I konw its a good name and Islamic name..I am proud for my name..
Anonymous
My name is spelt two ways maaria or Maria which one everyone gets mixed up
Anonymous
My name is Maria!!
My whole name is Maria Fatima.
I wanted my name meaning but could not get it!
Anonymous
My name is Maryam or Marya
So I think they have the same meaning tell me witch name you like better
Anonymous
Is marihah a Muslim name is yes what is the meaning of marihah in Arabic.