Meriam is a term that can refer to various subjects, including a name, a place, or a cultural reference. In some contexts, it is a common name for girls, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "wished-for child." Additionally, Meriam can refer to the Meriam language, spoken by the Meriam people in the Torres Strait Islands of Australia. This language is part of the Eastern Trans-Fly languages and is significant for its cultural heritage and connection to the local community.