Mirjam
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mirjam
Mirjam is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Miriam, derived from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), likely meaning "star of the sea" or possibly "beloved," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars.
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Etymology
Mirjam is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Miriam, derived from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), likely meaning "star of the sea" or possibly "beloved," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars. The name is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, with strong Christian and Jewish associations; it gained particular prominence through the biblical figure Mary (Miriam), mother of Jesus, and remains common in Protestant and Catholic communities.
Mirjam currently ranks #605 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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