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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Miriam Gottfried explains how this once-quiet corner of life insurance has become increasingly popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The directors, Miriam Ekhator and Davidson Lynch-Shyllon, were disqualified from carrying on and/or managing or having a financial interest in a children's home.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
And that is just the start, reports Miriam Gottfried.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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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