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Meryem

Meryem is a feminine given name commonly used in Turkish-speaking communities. It is the Turkish form of Mary, itself derived from the Hebrew name Miriam/Miryam. In Turkish, Meryem is associated with the biblical and Qur'anic figure of Mary, and the name has long appeared in literature, art, and daily life across a broad spectrum of Turkish society.

The name is prevalent in Turkey and among the Turkish diaspora in Europe, notably Germany and the

Notable bearers include Meryem Uzerli (born 1983), a Turkish-German actress known for her role as Hürrem Sultan

Netherlands,
as
well
as
in
Cyprus
and
parts
of
the
Balkans
with
Turkish
influence.
Variants
and
transliterations
occur
in
other
languages,
including
Meriem,
Meryem,
and
Maryam,
reflecting
different
linguistic
traditions.
In
Turkish
contexts,
the
spelling
Meryem
is
standard.
in
the
television
series
Muhteşem
Yüzyıl.
The
name
is
widely
used
and
appears
among
many
public
figures,
as
well
as
in
private
life,
underscoring
its
enduring
popularity
in
Turkish-speaking
communities.