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Miryam

MIR-ee-um

Popularity

#6070

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

891

Peak Year

#31 in 1994

First Recorded

1954

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Miryam is the original Hebrew form of Mary, a name with debated origins, possibly meaning 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'rebellious'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Miryam of Nazareth

    Mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.

  • Miriam Makeba

    South African singer and civil rights activist.

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Personality Traits

DevoutResilientCompassionateStrong-willed

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