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Miriam is a feminine given name recorded in Biblical Hebrew in the Book of Exodus as the name of the sister of Moses, the prophetess Miriam.
Miriam is a feminine given name recorded in Biblical Hebrew in the Book of Exodus as the name of the
A girl name with 2 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Miriam is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, famously borne by Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible. The name's meaning is debated but often associated with 'wished-for child,' 'rebellion,' or 'bitterness' (from the Hebrew 'marah'). It has been a popular name in Jewish communities for centuries and gained wider recognition in Christian countries after the Reformation.
Miriam Makeba, Miriam Margolyes, Miriam Colón, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Miriam Shor
Miri, Mimi, Mira, Ria
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