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Miriam

MEER-ee-um

ˈmɪriəm

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Syllable breakdown

Miriam

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Hebrew/Aramaic — the original form of Mary.
Meaning
Beloved; wished-for child.
Gender
female
Also spelled
Myriam, Meriam

Common mispronunciations

MEER-ee-amMIR-ee-um

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