Myriam Name Meaning

The name Myriam is a variant of the Hebrew name Miriam. It's primarily used in French, Dutch, and German-speaking countries. The name Miriam, and by extension Myriam, is ancient and holds two likely meanings: "sea of bitterness" or "rebellion". However, others believe it may also derive from the Ancient Egyptian word, meri, meaning “beloved.”

Miriam in the Bible was the older sister of Moses and Aaron and was one of the early leaders of the Israelites, noted for her role in the Exodus and her prophetic gifts.