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Miriam

A female given name from Hebrew.

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Miriam at a glance

Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈmɪɹi.əm/

Etymology

From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), possibly from Aramaic מרים (Maryām, “bitter”), from a root מר (m-r) meaning "to be bitter". The meaning of this name which is the Old Testament equivalent of Mary has been debated for centuries. Some other explanations are mutiny / rebellion / disobedience from a root מרי (m-r-y).

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What does the name Miriam mean?

A female given name from Hebrew.

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