Miriam

Beloved; wished-for child
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Overview

Miriam is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Beloved; wished-for child”. It sits off the mainstream charts — a quieter, distinctive choice.

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Meaning

Beloved; wished-for child

Origin

Hebrew

The story

Prophetess and sister of Moses, who led the women in song at the sea.

Miriam in other languages

  • Hebrew: מרים

Numerology

9

The name Miriam carries numerology number 9. (For entertainment.)

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