Hebrew · Girl name
Miriam
“uncertain; possibly wished-for child or bitter”
About the name Miriam
Miriam is the original Hebrew form of the name that became Maria and Mary. Its meaning is uncertain: interpretations include bitter, rebelliousness and wished-for child, and some scholars suggest an Egyptian origin. In the Book of Exodus, Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron, described as a prophetess, who watches over the infant Moses among the reeds and later leads the Israelite women in song with a tambourine after the crossing of the Red Sea. Myriam is the French spelling and Maryam the Arabic form.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly wished-for child or bitter
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEER-ee-um(3 syl.)
Middle names for Miriam
- Miriam Rose
- Miriam Grace
- Miriam Anne
- Miriam Elizabeth
- Miriam Ruth
Questions about Miriam
- What does Miriam mean?
- Miriam is a Hebrew name meaning "uncertain; possibly wished-for child or bitter".
- How do you pronounce Miriam?
- Miriam is pronounced MEER-ee-um, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Miriam?
- Variants of Miriam include Miryam, Myriam, Mirjam, Maryam.
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