Miriam
מרים
Of uncertain origin: a traditional Hebrew reading gives 'bitter', while other scholars derive it from an Egyptian word for 'beloved'.
Meaning and origin
Miriam is the Hebrew name of the prophetess described in the Torah as sister to Moses and Aaron, remembered for watching over her baby brother's basket among the reeds and for leading the Israelite women in song after…
How to pronounce Miriam
| Hebrew | meer-YAHM /miʁˈjam/ |
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