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Meriem

MEH-ree-em

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

126

Peak Year

#11 in 2012

First Recorded

1917

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Miriam or Mary, derived from Hebrew, often interpreted as 'bitter,' 'wished-for child,' or 'rebellious.' It also has Arabic roots, potentially meaning 'beloved.'

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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Personality Traits

ResilientStrong-willedCompassionateWise

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