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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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
The first trial involving Mann, in 2020, was based on the testimony of three women - Mann, former television production assistant Miriam Haley, and model Kaja Sokola.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The research, led by Dr. Miriam Lisci, a postdoctoral scientist in Prof. Jourdain's lab, focused on carbon-rich molecules, especially pyruvate.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026
Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
Miriam Mann, Ophelia Taylor, Chubby Peddrew, and many others from West Computing’s class of 1943 had, like Katherine Goble and Mary Jackson, been offered permanent positions with engineering groups.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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