Miriam

American  

[mir-ee-uhm] / ˈmɪr i əm /

noun

1. (in the Bible) the sister of Moses and Aaron.

2. a female given name, form of Mary.

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Miriam British  

/ ˈmɪrɪəm /

noun

1. Douay name: Mary.  Old Testament the sister of Moses and Aaron. (Numbers 12:1–15)

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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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Miriam

But they face lots of pitfalls, too, reports Miriam Gottfried.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Miriam is one of the first students in Wales to study the curriculum, which she described as "a lot"

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Scenic painter Miriam Hellmann was the skillful hand behind the mural’s final product: an image of a giant, bright orange poppy, a butterfly and a peacock, along with floral and faunal symbols.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

And that is just the start, reports Miriam Gottfried.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Then because Miriam was to be buried in Hankow, two coolies carried the little coffin down the long narrow path.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz