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Miriam Female
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Origin: Aramaic

From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), possibly from Aramaic מרים (Maryām, “bitter”), from a root מר (m-r) meaning "to be bitter". The meaning of this name which is the Old Testament equivalent of Mary has been debated for centuries. Some other explanations are mutiny / rebellion / disobedience from a root מרי (m-r-y).

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Israel מרים (Miriam) Listen Favorite Share Copy

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United States Miriam Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #11724 Female Female Rank #251

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United Kingdom Miriam Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #259

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Russia Мириам (Miriam) Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #277

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France Miriam Listen Favorite Share Copy

Female Female Rank #964

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