Miriam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Miriam
From Late Latin Mariam, from Greek Mariám, from Hebrew Miryām, of uncertain origin; see also Mary ( def. )
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"A strong message needs to be sent," Miriam Bue, spokesperson for the Spanish tenants' union, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
By Miriam Pawel Bloomsbury Publishing: 448 pages, $34 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Miriam Lee, 17, from Kettering, Northamptonshire, died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2016.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
But they face lots of pitfalls, too, reports Miriam Gottfried.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Miriam, who had been watching the little boy with interest since he’d come through the door, said, “What is it, my little dumpling? What do you want to ask the rabbi?”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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