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)