| Meaning | beloved, bitter |
| Origin | French, Hebrew, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Myr-i-am |
About Myriam
Myriam is a timeless and elegant name for baby girls with a rich biblical heritage. Originating from Hebrew, it means "beloved" or "wished-for child," embodying the hope and love parents have for their daughters. This name carries a sense of grace and classic beauty that transcends generations.
Myriam has a global appeal, with variations like Miriam, Maryam, and Maria being used in various cultures. It's a name that evokes strength and femininity simultaneously, making it a wonderful choice for any baby girl.
With its lovely sound and meaningful origin, Myriam is a name that can suit a variety of personalities. It's equally fitting for a creative and artistic soul as it is for a strong-willed and determined individual. The versatility of this name is one of its many charms, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name that will stand the test of time and carry a sense of significance throughout their daughter's life.
Nicknames for Myriam
| Myri |
| Miri |
| Mya |
| Riri |
| Mim |
Famous People Named Myriam
| Myriam Makeba | South African singer and civil rights activist |
| Myriam Montemayor | Mexican singer and actress |
| Myriam Fares | Lebanese singer and entertainer |
| Myriam L'Aouffir | French-Moroccan communications executive |
| Myriam Benzerga | Algerian actress |
| Myriam Capes | Canadian fitness model and trainer |
| Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi | French journalist and author |
| Myriam Abel | French singer and reality TV star |
| Myriam Bédard | Canadian biathlete and Olympic gold medalist |
| Myriam Sirois | Canadian actress and voice artist |
| Myriam Harry | French novelist |
| Myriam Francois-Cerrah | British journalist and writer |
| Myriam Cyr | Canadian actress and author |
| Myriam Mézières | French actress and TV presenter |
| Myriam Catania | Italian actress |
| Myriam Soumaré | French sprinter |
| Myriam Nicole | French downhill mountain biker |
| Myriam Watthee-Delmotte | Belgian climatologist and Nobel laureate |
| Myriam Abbas | Egyptian actress |
| Myriam Boyer | French actress |
Characters Named Myriam
| Myriam Scuttlebutt | A character in the comic strip "Broom-Hilda" |
| Myriam Blasco | A character in the film "The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry" - 1945 |
| Myriam Wu | A character in the novel "The Windup Girl" by Paolo Bacigalupi |
| Myriam Shimazu | A character in the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam - The 08th MS Team" |
| Myriam Verbrugge | A character in the Belgian comic series "Jommeke" |