Miriam

"Wished-for child; bitter sea"

♀ Female Β· Hebrew
biblical classic prophetic

πŸ“– About Miriam

Miriam is the original Hebrew form of Mary. In the Bible, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, a prophetess who led the Israelites in song after crossing the Red Sea. It remains cherished across many cultures.

πŸ“ Details

  • OriginHebrew
  • Gender♀ Female
  • MeaningWished-for child; bitter sea
  • Name DayAugust 15

πŸ”€ Variants & Related Names

⭐ Famous People

  • Miriam Makeba
  • Miriam (Bible)

πŸ“Š Popularity Over Time

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

1990s
#175
2000s
#195
2010s
#225

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil

2000s
#28