Míriam
/ˈmiɾjam/feminine
Míriam is the Spanish equivalent of the English female given name Miriam. Wiktionary also lists Mirian and Míryam.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Míriam | /ˈmiɾjam/ | feminine |
| Mirian | /miɾjan/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| Míryam | /miɾʝam/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| Miryan | /miɾʝan/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| María | /maˈɾia/ | feminine |
Míriam is used as a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
Several spellings exist for this name in Spanish. Míriam, Mirian, Míryam and Miryan are all feminine variations. Additionally, María is a feminine name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmiɾjam/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, adding María to a female's name was historically a way to ensure the child received spiritual protection.
- Unlike English, where 'Miriam' is often seen as a distinct biblical alternative to 'Mary', in Spanish, Míriam is often perceived as a more modern or international choice compared to the traditional María.
- In Spanish culture, María is so common that it is frequently used as part of a compound name, such as María José or María Elena, where the person may go by only the second name.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Miri! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, Miri! How are you?
- ¡Vamos a salir esta noche, Mimi!Let's go out tonight, Mimi!
- Mirí, ¿nos reunimos esta tarde?Mirí, shall we meet up this afternoon?
- Míriam es mi mejor amiga.Míriam is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Míriam?Do you know Míriam?
- Míriam trabaja en la biblioteca.Míriam works in the library.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- ElenaHola, ¿sabes dónde está Míriam?Hello, do you know where Míriam is?
- AlejandroCreo que ella está en la oficina.I think she is in the office.
- ElenaNecesito hablar con ella ahora.I need to talk to her now.
- AlejandroVe allí y búscala entonces.Go there and look for her then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miriam” translations and entries Míriam, Mirian, María, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
