Girl name
Myriam name meaning
“Beloved, dearly loved”
Myriam means “beloved” or “dearly loved.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is a European spelling of Hebrew Miryam. The beloved interpretation connects with the ancient Egyptian element mry. Related names Miriam and Meryem illustrate the name family’s passage through different languages and writing traditions.
What does Myriam mean?
Beloved, dearly loved
In Turkish: Sevilen, sevgili
Myriam belongs to the same historical name family as Turkish Meryem. Biblical Miriam and Mary give this family a broad religious and literary history. The appearance of Maryam in the Quran also provides an Islamic association, while “beloved” represents one proposed interpretation of the name’s debated original meaning.
Origin of the name Myriam
Myriam is a European spelling of Hebrew Miryam. Its original meaning is disputed: “beloved” follows a proposed connection with Egyptian mry, “beloved,” while other explanations connect it with Hebrew roots.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Myriam in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Myriam
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mjɾiam/ |
Is Myriam a girl’s name?
Yes, Myriam is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Myriam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Myriam
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Myriam
- Myriam Ekici
FAQ about the name Myriam
What is the meaning of Myriam?
Myriam means “Beloved, dearly loved”. Myriam is a European spelling of Hebrew Miryam. Its original meaning is disputed: “beloved” follows a proposed connection with Egyptian mry, “beloved,” while other explanations connect it with Hebrew roots.
Is Myriam a girl’s name?
Yes, Myriam is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Myriam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Myriam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Myriam?
Myriam is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Myriam have?
Myriam has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Myriam?
Myriam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Myriam?
Notable people named Myriam include Myriam Ekici.
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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