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Miryam
How to Pronounce Miryam
Pronounced MEER-yahm /ˈmir.jɑm/Medium
Meaning: The Hebrew form of Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Miryam is the Hebrew form of Miriam (the source of Mary) — variously understood as 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious' (the precise meaning is debated, which we note). Miriam was the prophetess sister of Moses and Aaron. A lyrical, classic, devout name across the Jewish world (said 'MEER-yahm'; nickname Miri).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, beloved-and-wished-for at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Miryam mean?
Miryam is the Hebrew Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child'; the meaning is debated.
How do you pronounce Miryam?
It's said MEER-yahm /ˈmir.jɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Miryam a boy or girl name?
Miryam is a girl's name.
How popular is Miryam?
Miryam is a rare name in the U.S.