Miriam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Miriam
From Late Latin Mariam, from Greek Mariám, from Hebrew Miryām, of uncertain origin; see also Mary ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But they face lots of pitfalls, too, reports Miriam Gottfried.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The two experts who remained, Alaskan lawyer Dalee Sambo Dorough and University of Copenhagen law professor Miriam Cullen, found in their report that the rights of Inuit women in Greenland had been violated.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
With the additional assessments, Miriam said she was already ahead on her Year 11 work.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
The modern-day mural artwork by scenic painter Miriam Hellmann read: “We are all responsible for each other.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
After they leave, I imagine little Miriam years from now, trying to remember me, her cousin who left.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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