Myriam Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Myriam Name at a Glance

Name	Myriam
Meaning	Ancient version of Mary. In the Bible Miriam sister of Moses saved his life when she hid infant Moses in a basket among the rushes at the river's edge for Pharaoh's daughter to find.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Myriam Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Myriam means “Ancient version of Mary. In the Bible Miriam sister of Moses saved his life when she hid infant Moses in a basket among the rushes at the river's edge for Pharaoh's daughter to find”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Myriam Name Origin

Our database records Myriam under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Myriam a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Myriam is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Myriam

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