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Mirian

MIR-ee-an

Popularity

#5538

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,378

Peak Year

#100 in 2003

First Recorded

1911

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Miriam. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is uncertain, but often associated with 'bitter' or 'rebellious', or possibly 'wished-for child'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

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Personality Traits

Strong-willedCompassionateIndependentThoughtful

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