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Mirriam

/MI-rriam/

Meaning: Wished-for child

Mirriam at a glance

Meaning: Wished-for child
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Jewish
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: MI-rriam
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Miriam, Myriam, Miriami, Miriamya, Myriaam, Miriaami

Lucky details for Mirriam

Number: 6
Color: Soft Pink
Stone: Diamond
Flower: Rose
Day: Friday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Libra
Metal: Copper

Mirriam is a Hebrew name meaning “wished-for child”. It is a spelling variant of Miriam and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Mirriam for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with warm, affectionate, family-first. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Mirriam reduce to 6, a number linked with Venus and with people who are nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go.

Numerology

Chaldean value 6 — Warm, affectionate, family-first.

Personality

Warm, affectionate, family-first

Positive Traits

Nurturing, artistic, creates harmony wherever they go

Negative Traits

Can over-give and forget their own needs

Career Suggestions

Medicine, design, music, education, hospitality

Nicknames

Miri Mirr Miry Miy

Middle Names

Meera Mariammah Maanpree

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Abigail Avivia Edenie Elishevia Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Mirriam

What does the name Mirriam mean?

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

Is Mirriam a boy or girl name?

Mirriam is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Mirriam?

Mirriam is pronounced MI-rriam (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Mirriam?

The lucky number for Mirriam is 6, ruled by Venus.

What are good nicknames for Mirriam?

Popular short forms include Miri, Mirr, Miry, Miy.