Beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea
Myriam is the French and archaic form of the Hebrew name Miriam. While the exact etymology is debated, it likely stems from the Egyptian word 'mry', meaning beloved, or the Hebrew 'marar', meaning bitter. It is a significant name in both the Old and New Testaments.
About 27 girls were named Myriam in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous Lebanese singer and entertainer
Grammy-nominated Chilean singer-songwriter
Renowned Spanish archaeologist and Egyptologist
Romanian composer and pianist
