The Greatest Woman of All Time

Among the revered prophets and notable figures that are mentioned in the Quran, one stands out to us more than most: Maryam (RA). She's the only woman mentioned by name in the Quran and is considered to be the most honorable woman of all time. What is it about the mother of Jesus (A.S.) that grants her a station not given to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s mother, wife, or daughter?