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mariama

 

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Mariama

Noun

1. A popular female given name of African origin, meaning "bitterness" or "sorrow".

Example sentence: Mariama is a beautiful name of Swahili origin.


Noun

2. (local) In some African cultures, a traditional ceremony held to celebrate a woman who has recently given birth and to bless the newborn.

Example sentence: The mariama ceremony is a significant event in many West African communities.


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