GirlClassic

Miriam

/MEER-ee-am/

Beloved, wished-for child, of the sea

What does Miriam mean?

Miriam is the Hebrew Bible sister of Moses — leadership + song.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Miriam · Mariam

Nicknames

Miri

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Moses
Aaron
David

Girls

Sarah
Hannah
Esther

More girl names like Miriam

AnikaGrace, sweet-faced, brilliance ZaraBlooming flower, princess, radiance MariamBeloved, wished-for child, of the sea MayaIllusion, water, my beloved, dream AvaLife, bird, voice MiaMine, beloved, of the sea

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