Mariah
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Origin of the name Mariah:
Variant of the Hebrew Moriya (teacher). The name is borrowed from that of a hill from which Abraham prepared to offer Isaac up as a sacrifice. It is a holy place now covered by the Muslim Kubbet es-Sakrah (the Dome of the Rock).
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Name of a strong spirited Human.
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Close friend of Kaine (male Kayleen). Friend and suitor of Logan.
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Riah or Ri (Pronounced with a long I). Mya
Maraca
Mar
Mimi- Meanings and history of the name Mariah: | Edit
Of Latin origin, meaning "Star of the Sea".
- Famous real-life people named Mariah: | Edit
Mariah Carey, singer
- Mariah in song, story & screen: | Edit
"They Call the wind Mariah", folk song
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Global Popularity of the Name Mariah
- #78 in United States
- #183 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #217 in Canada (Alberta)
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