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Name Origin

Mirjam is a Hebrew feminine given name, meaning 'bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'. It is the Hebrew form of the biblical name Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron.

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Famous People

Mirjam Pressler (1940-)

Author

Won the German Book Prize in 2011 for her novel 'Die Neue Freiheit'

Mirjam Jäger

Politician

Member of the Swiss National Council since 2015
Representative of the Green Party

Sibling Names

Lena

Both Mirjam and Lena are of German origin and share a similar soft, elegant sound.

Elias

Mirjam and Elias both have Biblical roots and possess a timeless, classic feel.

Noa

Mirjam and Noa are both beautiful names with Hebrew origins, sharing a gentle and lyrical quality.