Meaning
beloved, loved one
Origin
Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AR, BO, BR, CL, CO, DE, ES, GT, IT, MX, PA, PE, PT, US).
Style
- traditional
- elegant
- international
- classic
- religious
- biblical
Famous people named Miriam
- Miriam in the Bible
- Miriam from the Bible
Variations
María, Marí, Mirian, Mireille, Miryam, Myriam
Nicknames
Miri, Mía, Míria, Mira, Ria
Popularity
Miriam appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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