Miriam: name meaning and origin
Miriam is a Hebrew name meaning "wished-for child; bitter sea". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Mir, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Miriam
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All middle names for Miriam, by length and meaning →
- Miriam Anne grace, favour
- Miriam Belle beautiful
- Miriam Blair field, plain
- Miriam Claire clear, bright
- Miriam Eve life
- Miriam Faith faith, trust
- Miriam Faye fairy; also faith
- Miriam Grace grace, goodwill
Sibling names for Miriam
- Miriam & Joseph Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Josephine Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Nathan Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Nathaniel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Adrian Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Aurelia Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Elodie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Miriam & Evelyn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Miriam
MiriMimi
Names with a similar meaning
Questions about Miriam
What does the name Miriam mean?
Miriam is a Hebrew name meaning "wished-for child; bitter sea".
How many syllables are in Miriam?
Miriam has 3 syllables (Mir-i-am), with the stress usually on "Mir".
What are nicknames for Miriam?
Common nicknames for Miriam include Miri, Mimi.
Is Miriam a boy's or girl's name?
Miriam is traditionally a girl's name.