Mirriah
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mirriah
Mirriah is a variant spelling of Miriah, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with roots in the Hebrew word "mar" (sea) or possibly from Egyptian origins meaning "beloved." The name is used primarily in English-speaking Christian and Jewish communities, with modern variants becoming more common in contemporary Western naming practices.
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Etymology
Mirriah is a variant spelling of Miriah, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," with roots in the Hebrew word "mar" (sea) or possibly from Egyptian origins meaning "beloved." The name is used primarily in English-speaking Christian and Jewish communities, with modern variants becoming more common in contemporary Western naming practices.
Mirriah currently ranks #14,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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