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How to pronounce Miriam (MIR-ee-am)

Miriam

MIR-ee-am

MIReeam

Hebrew origin, biblical name. Three syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Hebrew origin, biblical name. Three syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
wished-for child, beloved

Popularity

Older sister of Moses in the Hebrew Bible.

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