מרים

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Aramaic

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מרים (maryám)

  1. Miriam, Mary (biblical figures)
  2. a female given name

Descendants

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  • Classical Syriac: ܡܪܝܡ (maryam)
  • Arabic: مريم (maryam) (see there for further descendants)
  • Ancient Greek: Μαρία (María), Μαριᾱ́μ (Mariā́m) (see there for further descendants)

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Proposals include derivation from the root מ־ר־ר (m-r-r, to be bitter), or from the root מ־ר־י (m-r-y, to mutiny, rebellion, disobedience), or from Egyptian mry (beloved).

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Proper noun

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מִרְיָם (miryámf

  1. a female given name, Miriam
    1. (biblical) Miriam
    2. Mary (biblical figure)

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Anagrams

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