girl · Hebrew

Miriam

/MI-riam/

Meaning: Wished-for child

Miriam at a glance

Meaning: Wished-for child
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Jewish
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: MI-riam
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Miriaam, Miriama, Miriamie, Miriem, Myriaam, Miriaami

Lucky details for Miriam

Number: 4
Color: Electric Blue
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Hydrangea
Day: Saturday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Metal: Lead

Miriam is a Hebrew name meaning “wished-for child”. Parents choose Miriam for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Miriam reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Miri Miry Miy

Middle Names

Meera Maariami Maanpree

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Miriam

What does the name Miriam mean?

Miriam means “wished-for child” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Miriam a boy or girl name?

Miriam is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Miriam?

Miriam is pronounced MI-riam (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Miriam?

The lucky number for Miriam is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Miriam?

Popular short forms include Miri, Miry, Miy.