How do you pronounce Miriam?

Miriam is pronounced MEER-ee-um.

What is the origin of Miriam?

Miriam is of Hebrew origin, from Jewish culture.

Girl name Hebrew origin classic tradition

MEER-ee-um · 6 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

Beloved; bitter; wished-for child

Language

Hebrew

Culture

Jewish

Religion

classic

Style era

modern

Themes

sister of Moses) · Miriam Makeba

2024 rank#251

2024 births1,267

Peak year1924

First appeared1880

Total US births116,620

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

MimMiri

Alternate spellings

MiryamMirjam

In other languages

Miriam (Hebrew/English)Maryam (Arabic)Maria (Italian)Mirjam (German)

Names that pair well with Miriam for brothers and sisters.

Similar in sound, meaning, or feel.

Miriam (Bible