מרים
Miryam
מרים (Miryam) is the Hebrew form of the female given name Miriam.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is מרים, but the affectionate nickname מִירָה (Mira) is also commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
Pronounced as Miryam.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests the name comes from an Egyptian word meaning 'beloved', connecting it to ancient North African roots.
- In Jewish tradition, מרים is often associated with the sound of the 'timbrel' or tambourine, which she played to lead the women in song after crossing the Red Sea.
- In the Hebrew Bible, מרים is not just a name but a title of leadership, as she is described as a 'prophetess'.
Examples in context
- איפה מרים?Where's Miriam?This sentence is useful for locating the person named מרים.Tatoeba #1950516 by Eldad, translation #12183725 by Miktsoanit
- מרים היא חברה טובה שלי.Miriam hi khavara tova sheli.Miriam is a good friend of mine.
- האם מרים באה למסיבה?Ha'im Miriam ba la-mesiba?Is Miriam coming to the party?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- עגור Adiראית את מרים היום?Ra'it et Miriam hayom?Did you see Miriam today?
- נועם Noamלא, היא לא הגיעה.Lo, hi lo higi'a.No, she didn't arrive.
- עגור Adiאני צריכה לדבר עם מרים.Ani tzricha ledaber im Miriam.I need to talk to Miriam.
- נועם Noamאני אשלח לה הודעה.Ani eshlach la hoda'a.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.
