Girl name
Miriam name meaning
“Bitterness, sorrow”
Miriam means “bitterness” or “sorrow” in its traditional interpretation. It comes from Hebrew Miryam, with this interpretation linking it to mar, meaning bitter. Used for girls in Türkiye, it recalls Miriam of the Torah narrative and belongs to the same historical name family as Meryem.
What does Miriam mean?
Bitterness, sorrow
In Turkish: Acı, burukluk
Miriam appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron. It belongs to the same historical name family as Turkish Meryem. Bitterness is one traditional interpretation; the name's religious and literary associations extend far beyond its disputed original meaning.
Origin of the name Miriam
Miriam is a form of Hebrew Miryam. One traditional interpretation connects it with Hebrew mar, meaning bitter; a connection with an Egyptian root meaning beloved has also been proposed, so its original meaning remains uncertain.
Double names with Miriam
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Miriam Ronya
Meaning of each name
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
- Ronya: Heroine of Ronia, the Robber's Daughter
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Saadet Miriam
Meaning of each name
- Saadet: happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
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Miriam Gülbeyaz
Meaning of each name
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
- Gülbeyaz: white rose; rose and whiteness
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Esmira Miriam
Meaning of each name
- Esmira: Emerald, a green gemstone
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
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Miriam Navin
Meaning of each name
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
- Navin: New; fresh
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Elisa Miriam
Meaning of each name
- Elisa: God is my oath
- Miriam: Bitterness, sorrow
How to pronounce Miriam
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /miɾiam/ |
Is Miriam a girl’s name?
Yes, Miriam is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Miriam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Miriam
Famous people named Miriam
- Miriam Akdemir · b. 1976
- Miriam Aksoy
- Miriam Deniz · b. 1980
- Miriam Yıldız
FAQ about the name Miriam
What is the meaning of Miriam?
Miriam means “Bitterness, sorrow”. Miriam is a form of Hebrew Miryam. One traditional interpretation connects it with Hebrew mar, meaning bitter; a connection with an Egyptian root meaning beloved has also been proposed, so its original meaning remains uncertain.
Is Miriam a girl’s name?
Yes, Miriam is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Miriam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Miriam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Miriam?
Miriam is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Miriam have?
Miriam has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Miriam?
Miriam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Miriam?
Some ideas: Miriam Ronya; Saadet Miriam; Miriam Gülbeyaz.
Famous people named Miriam?
Notable people named Miriam include Miriam Akdemir, Miriam Aksoy, Miriam Deniz.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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