Miriam: meaning, definitions and examples

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Miriam

 

[ หˆmษชr.i.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

name

A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'bitter'.

Synonyms

Maria, Marie, Mary.

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Word Description / Examples
Miriam

Commonly used as a first name in English and Hebrew-speaking cultures. Often associated with a historical or biblical context, as Miriam is a significant figure in the Bible.

  • Miriam led her team to victory in the science competition.
  • In the Bible, Miriam was the sister of Moses.
Mary

Primarily used in English-speaking countries, Mary is a very common name and historically significant, often linked to religious contexts, especially in Christianity.

  • Mary celebrated her birthday with her close friends and family.
  • The story of Mary is well-known within Christian communities.
Maria

Widely used in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is also found in other languages with its various variations and can denote someone with either a Western or Latin heritage.

  • Maria is an excellent dancer and often performs in local festivals.
  • She introduced herself, 'Hello, my name is Maria.'
Marie

Typically used in French-speaking countries and sometimes in other parts of Europe. Marie is often associated with a more traditional or classic context.

  • Marie has a passion for painting and often visits art galleries.
  • During her stay in France, she made many friends named Marie.

Examples of usage

  • Miriam is a popular name in many cultures.
  • Miriam was named after her grandmother.

Translations

Translations of the word "Miriam" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคฐเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะœั–ั€ั–ะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒชใ‚ขใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋ฆฌ์•”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑณ้‡Œไบšๅง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะœะธั€ะธะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Miriam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Miriam

Etymology

The name Miriam is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew name ืžึดืจึฐื™ึธื (Miryam). In the Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron. The name has been used by various cultures and has different variations in different languages. It has been a popular name for girls throughout history.