Miriam: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Miriam · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Miriam: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Beloved, lady»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
65 out of 100
Where Miriam is popular
- ItalyISTAT#59
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Miriam
Miriam is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Beloved, lady." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Miriam, Miriam runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Miriam is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Miriam is a steadily chosen option, scoring 65 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.
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FAQ
What does the name Miriam mean?+
The name Miriam means "Beloved, lady".
What is the origin of the name Miriam?+
Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Miriam a girl or boy name?+
Miriam is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Miriam?+
Miriam is pronounced Miriam (2 syllables).
Is Miriam a popular name?+
Miriam is a steadily chosen option, scoring 65 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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