Miriam
Colors Related to this Name: Red
Qualities Related to this Name: Compassionate, Idealistic
Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #289 in 2013 and #305 in 2014.
Meaning
In English
Origin: From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), possibly from Aramaic מרים (Maryām), bitter, from a root מר (MR) 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.
Meaning(s):
-Sister of Moses and Aaron, and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
-( female name -comes from the Hebrew language-).
In Spanish
Meaning(s):
-( female name -comes from the Hebrew language-)
In German
Meaning(s):
-( female name), variant of Mirjam.
In Dutch
Meaning(s):
-( female name), variant of Mirjam.
In Swedish
Meaning(s):
-( female name), variant of Mirjam.
In Czech
Meaning(s):
-( female name), related to Miriam.
In Danish
Meaning(s):
-( female name), variant of Mirjam.
In Norwegian
Meaning(s):
-( female name), variant of Mirjam.
In Portuguese
Meaning(s):
-(Miriam) (female)