Miriam

[ mir-ee-uhm ]

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

  2. a female given name, form of Mary.

Origin of Miriam

1
From Late Latin Mariam, from Greek Mariám, from Hebrew Miryām, of uncertain origin; see also Mary

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Miriam

/ (ˈmɪrɪəm) /


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

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