Miriam Name Meaning
The name Miriam comes from Hebrew roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Miriam below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Miriam Name Meaning
Hebrew, English, German, Biblical, Biblical HebrewOriginal Hebrew form of MARY. It is used in the Old Testament, where it belongs to the elder sister of Moses and Aaron. She watched over the infant Moses as the...
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