Mirijam
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mirijam
The given name 'Mirijam' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Mirijam' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Miryam', meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
The name 'Mirijam' is used in various cultures and religions, including Arabic and Islamic traditions, and is associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Christian and Islamic contexts.
Mirijam currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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