Etymology

From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), possibly from Aramaic מרים (Maryām), bitter, from a root מר (MR) meaning "to be bitter". The meaning of this name which is the Old Testament equivalent of Mary has been debated for centuries. Some say that it mean mutiny / rebellion / disobedience from a root מרי.

Proper noun

1. Sister of Moses and Aaron, and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
2. .

Quotations

• And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Proper noun

1. , cognate to Miriam.

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Proper noun

1. , variant of Mirjam.

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Proper noun

1. , variant of Mirjam.

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Proper noun

1. , variant of Mirjam.

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