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Name Origin

Miri is a Hebrew given name meaning 'myrrh' or 'bitter'. It is a short form of Miriam, which is a biblical name associated with Moses' sister. Miri is popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.

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Famous People

Miri Ben-Ari (1981-)

Violinist

  • Grammy Award nominee
  • Collaborated with artists like Kanye West and Jay-Z

Miri Regev (1963-)

Politician

  • Served as Minister of Culture and Sport in Israel