What Miriam means
Miriam is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved, or bitter sea". It comes from Hebrew Miryam (beloved, or bitter sea; disputed). It is pronounced MEE-ree-ahm.
The original Hebrew form of María; Miriam was the sister of Moses.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Spellings and variants: Myriam.
Nicknames in Mexico: Miri. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
Related meanings: faith.
