מִרְיָם
miriam
Everyday HebrewMeaningA common name for a girl or woman. It is the name of Moses's sister in the Bible.
HistoryThis name is very old. It first appears in the Bible as the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron. The name's meaning is not certain. Some people think it comes from a Hebrew word for "bitter", while others think it comes from an old Egyptian word meaning "beloved".
Example
קוראים לאחותי מרים.
My sister's name is Miriam.
