Of the sea; bitter; beloved
Mirian is a variant of Miriam, the Hebrew name of the sister of Moses. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Hebrew 'marah' meaning bitter, or the Egyptian 'mry' meaning beloved. It has also been linked to the Latin 'stella maris' meaning star of the sea.
Less common today
Mirian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,777 in 1993.
Renowned Brazilian anthropologist and author
American stage and screen actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
