Meriam
MEER-ee-um
Popularity
#9981
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,391
Peak Year
#35 in 1923
First Recorded
1897
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Miriam, this name is of Hebrew origin and likely means 'rebellious' or 'wished-for child'. It is also associated with the Virgin Mary in some traditions.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Meriam Webster
Co-founder of the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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