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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Miriam
The name Miriam is derived from the Hebrew form of Mary, the elder sister of Moses in the Old Testament. According to the Hebrew Bible, Miriam is a crucial figure and a prophetess. Described as the daughter of Jochebed and Amram, she is one of the seven female prophets in Judaism. According to the scriptures, she led the women out of Egypt and enlightened them with the teachings of the Torah.
The mother of Lord Jesus and the wife of Joseph bears the English variant of this name called Mary in the New Testament. She is a crucial figure in Christianity, often described as the virgin mother chosen by the almighty God to bear Jesus Christ. According to popular belief, she ascended to heaven after her death. As a result, the title is a popular name for girls among the Jews and Christians.
The name has various meanings associated with it. It means ‘beloved’ in Egyptian, while it means ‘rebellious,’ ‘bitter sea,’ ‘star of the sea,’ and ‘beautiful’ in Hebrew.
The spelling variants of the term include Mariam (Arabic), Maria, Mia (Spanish), Mariama (Western Africa), Moria (Scottish), Maryam (Persian), Marietta, Maria (Greek), Mari (Georgian), Marie (French) and Mary (English).
In fiction, Miriam is one of the characters in D.H. Lawrence’s novel ‘Sons and Lovers.’ She is the lover of Paul Morel, the protagonist of the book. Another main character from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Marble Faun’ also bears the name Miriam. She is a beautiful painter with an oblivious past with comparisons to other beautiful women like Eve, Judith, Beatrice, and Cleopatra. Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel is a Jewish-American housewife in the TV series ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’ Miriam is also the name of the fictional protagonist of the video game series ‘Bloodstained.’ Finally, Miriam Mendelsohn is one of the characters in the computer-animated movie ‘Turning Red.’
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Famous People With The Name Miriam
- Miriam ShorAmerican actress best known for her movie Hedwig And The Angry Inch
- Miriam MargolyesEnglish-Australian actress known for her prominent roles in movies like The Age of Innocence and the Harry Potter series
- Miriam FlynnAmerican voice artist and character actress
- Miriam LeslieAmerican author, publisher, and suffrage advocate and philanthropist
- Miriam ToewsCanadian writer and winner of 2007 Cannes Jury Prize
- Miriam MosesBritish politician and the first female Jewish mayor in the United Kingdom
Miriam On The Popularity Chart
The name Miriam has been fluctuating in popularity for the past few decades. The graph below shows the name’s popularity over time.
Popularity Over Time
After its lowest on the chart in 1988, the name Miriam has grown steadily to reach 1181 babies per million in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name has stayed constantly within the top 400 names for decades. As of 2021, it is in the 261st position on the chart.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Miriam
Miriam comes in a variety of forms, and they are all well-liked. Check out the list below if you’re looking for a name with a similar sound.
Names With Similar Meaning As Miriam
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