Miriam
[ˈmɪəriəm]Meaning
form of Mary used in the Old Testament, from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam)
Background Story
Miriam is a form of Mary used in the Old Testament, where it belongs to the elder sister of Moses and Aaron. Its meaning has been debated for centuries; proposed derivations include an Aramaic root meaning "to be bitter" and a root meaning mutiny, rebellion or disobedience. The name has long been popular among Jews and has been used as an English Christian name alongside Mary since the Protestant Reformation.
Temperament
Variations
Maryam, Mireille, Miryam
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