Miriam
MIR-ee-əm
Popularity
#251
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
116,900
Peak Year
#1,834 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Miriam is a Hebrew name, likely meaning "bitter" or "rebellious", but the exact etymology is uncertain. It is the name of Moses' sister in the Bible.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Miriam Makeba
South African singer and civil rights activist.
Miriam Margolyes
British-Australian actress known for her character roles.
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