Miriam

Means “often explained as beloved or bitter”

Hebrew origin

In the Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron. She led the women in song after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.

IN HEBREW

מרים

Hebrew number value: 290

NAME NUMBER

A name full of compassion and open arms.

SWEET NICKNAMES

Miri · Mimi

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What does the name Miriam mean?

Miriam means "often explained as beloved or bitter". It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.

Miriam is usually written מרים in Hebrew. Families sometimes spell it a little differently.

Popular nicknames for Miriam are Miri, Mimi.

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