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Myriam

MEE-ree-am

Popularity

#4837

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,131

Peak Year

#115 in 2003

First Recorded

1912

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Miriam, a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'bitter,' 'rebellious,' or 'wished-for child'.

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MyrMiaMim

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Myriam Fares

    Lebanese singer, dancer, and actress

Nicknames

MyrMiaMim

Spelling Variations

MiriamMirjam

Similar Names

MaraNaomiRuthSalome

Personality Traits

CompassionateIntelligentIndependentCreative

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