Meaning of Miriam

Meaning of Miriam
Jewish variation of Maria, it means “princess” or “lady”. Somebody attributes other meanings to the name, born also from the cult for the Virgin Maria like for example “the beloved lady”, “rebellious attitude” or “yearning of a son”.
Gender
Female
Name Day
September 12: Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Diffusion
In Italy about 19196 people are called Miriam
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