Maryamawit is of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Semitic roots 'maryam' meaning 'sea' and 'awit' meaning 'light'. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name gained prominence in Ethiopia due to Empress Maryamawit of Ethiopia, who reigned from 1916 to 1930. It reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia and its unique linguistic background.
Maryamawit had 5 babies born in 2016 and another 5 in 2019, making a total of 10 children over those years.