Miriam

[ mir-ee-uhm ]

/ ˈmɪr i əm /

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noun

the sister of Moses and Aaron. Numbers 26:59.

a female given name, form of Mary.

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Origin of Miriam

From Late Latin Mariam, from Greek Mariám, from Hebrew Miryām, of uncertain origin; see also Mary

Words nearby Miriam

Mira variable, mirchi, mire, Mirena, mirepoix, Miriam, Mirim, mirin, mirk, mirliton, Miró

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A certain noble lady, Miriam, the daughter of Baythus, sent her servant to purchase some flour for household use.
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Miriam was pretty now, with felicities and graces, with charming, unusual eyes.
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Miriam

/ (ˈmɪrɪəm) /

noun

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

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