מרים
Miryam
מרים (Miryam) is the Hebrew way to say the female given name Mary.
מרים is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Miryam.
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the spelling מרים is used for the name, but it looks identical to the Hebrew word for 'myrrh', a fragrant resin used in ancient times.
- In the Bible, מרים is described as a prophetess, making her one of the few women explicitly given that title in the Hebrew scriptures.
- The origin of מרים is a mystery to scholars, with theories ranging from the Hebrew root for 'bitterness' to the Egyptian word 'mry', meaning 'beloved'.
Examples in context
- מרים הבתולה היא אמו של ישו.The Virgin Mary is Jesus' mother.This sentence uses מרים to identify the mother of Jesus.Tatoeba #2066865 by MrShoval, translation #2066757 by Eldad
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Noah are talking about a mutual friend.
- דניאל Danielראית את מרים היום?Ra'it et Maryam hayom?Did you see Mary today?
- נועה Noaלא, היא לא הגיעה למשרד.Lo, hi lo higi'ah la-misrad.No, she didn't come to the office.
- דניאל Danielאולי מרים חולה היום.Ulai Maryam cholah hayom.Maybe Mary is sick today.
- נועה Noaאני אשלח לה הודעה.Ani eshlach lah hoda'ah.I will send her a message.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מרים, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
