♀ Name Miryam

Q: What does the name Miryam mean?

Miryam means 'beloved' (from Egyptian 'mry'), but as well 'sea of bitterness' or 'drop of the sea' (from Hebrew 'mar/מַר' = drop or 'mará/מָרָה' = bitterness + 'yam/יָם' = sea) and 'star of the sea' (from Hebrew 'מאור/maor' = star/light). Besides, Miryam means 'exalted one' (from Hebrew 'róm/רוֹם' = height), 'rebelliousness' (from Hebrew 'meri/מְרִי') or 'wished for child'.

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Miryam is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Miryam come from?

Miryam is a form of the biblical name Miriam, which is of Hebrew and Egypt origin.

What does the name Miryam mean?

Miryam means “beloved” (from Egyptian “mry”), but as well “sea of bitterness” or “drop of the sea” (from Hebrew “mar/מַר” = drop or “mará/מָרָה” = bitterness + “yam/יָם” = sea) and “star of the sea” (from Hebrew “מאור/maor” = star/light). Besides, Miryam means “exalted one” (from Hebrew “róm/רוֹם” = height), “rebelliousness” (from Hebrew “meri/מְרִי”) or “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of Miryam

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Variants

Miriam Mirjam Myriam

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Popularity of the name Miryam

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