GirlClassic

Miriam

/MEER-ee-am/

Beloved, wished-for child

What does Miriam mean?

Miriam was Moses' sister + a prophetess.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Miriam · Mariam · Maryam

Nicknames

Miri

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Moses
Aaron
Joshua

Girls

Sarah
Naomi
Hannah

More girl names like Miriam

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