Miriam
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Miriam
Miriam derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, likely meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars.
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Etymology
Miriam derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, likely meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars. The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with biblical significance as the name of Moses's sister in the Hebrew Bible, and it became widespread across European and Western societies through Christian tradition.
Miriam currently ranks #246 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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