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
And that is just the start, reports Miriam Gottfried.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
As Massie frequently notes, the bulk of the outside money arrayed against him has come from three billionaires – Las Vegas casino tycoon Miriam Adleson and hedge fund managers Paul Singer and John Paulson.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were taken to court in the city of Ashkelon, according to Miriam Azem, international advocacy coordinator at the Israeli rights group Adalah.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
The minute she sees me, little Miriam, now called María, rushes over, and we hug like long-lost sisters.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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