What does the name Miriam mean?

The first name Miriam means “wished-for child”.

Where does the name Miriam come from?

Miriam has its roots in Hebrew.

Is Miriam a girls' or boys' name?

Miriam is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

How popular is Miriam?

Miriam is a fairly common first name.

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Miriam

“wished-for child”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 50 of 100Popular
Nicknames: Miri
Famous bearers: Miriam Makeba Miriam Hopkins Miriam Margolyes Miriam Rodríguez Martínez Miriam Oremans Miriam Stevenson Miriam A. Ferguson Miriam Defensor Santiago Miriam Neureuther Miriam Leone

About the name Miriam

Miriam is a feminine first name meaning “wished-for child”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Miri.

Frequently asked about Miriam

What does the name Miriam mean?: The first name Miriam means “wished-for child”.
Where does the name Miriam come from?: Miriam has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Miriam a girls' or boys' name?: Miriam is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Miriam?: Miriam is a fairly common first name.

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