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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

Girls

More girl names like Miriam

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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