There are 2 people named Miriam in the Bible
Compare all 2 bearers below, with the details Scripture gives to tell them apart.
Meaning of Miriam
Meaning disputedDisputed; Proposals Include “Beloved,” “Bitter,” and “Rebellious”
- Original form
- מִרְיָם
- Transliteration
- Miryâm
- Language of origin
- Hebrew
The Hebrew name Miriam has a disputed etymology; these are commonly proposed readings rather than a settled derivation.
Source: Open Scriptures Strong’s Dictionary
The best known is Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses, first named at Exodus 15:20. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
