What Does the Name Miriam Mean

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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...

Origin: HebrewGender: Girl
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1 Mæja
2 Mairwen
3 Madlenka
4 Maarika
5 Marianna
6 Marly
7 Marloes
8 Malka
9 Mireia
10 Marte
11 Miren
12 Marylou
13 Maud
14 Marla
15 Madge
16 Maddison
17 Maialen
18 Malia
19 Maral
20 Mirela
21 Margita
22 Marlies
23 Margaux
24 Masego
25 Mallt
26 Marni
27 Matild
28 Marise
29 Marquita
30 Mariella
31 Marcelle
32 Maricela
33 Makeda
34 Marketta
35 Mariam
36 Majken
37 Maaria
38 Makayla
39 Maren
40 Marissa
41 Maile
42 Maggie
43 Marieke
44 Madalyn
45 Marisela
46 Marjaana
47 Mandica
48 Miraj
49 Malin
50 Magdolna
51 Máirín
52 Martine
53 Mckayla
54 Marlene
55 Maritta
56 Marsaili
57 Maudie
58 Mattea
59 Macarena
60 Marinela
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