Miriam

Miriam Meaning & Origin

About Miriam
The name Miriam is of Hebrew origin and means "wished-for child" or "bitterness." It is derived from the Hebrew word "marah," which means "bitter." In the Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron, and she played a significant role in the Exodus story. Miriam is a name that carries strength, resilience, and a sense of longing or bitterness, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with historical and biblical significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Miriam are female.

Miriam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -0.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 R IY0 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙͺriΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Miriam in Braille

Here's how to represent Miriam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Miriam in braille

How to Spell the Name Miriam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Miriam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Miriam in sign language

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