Miriam

pronounced /Mi-ria-m/

हिन्दी:मिऋअम·ગુજરાતી:મિઋઅમ

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Wished-for child.

About the name

Miriam is a traditional Hebrew girl name meaning 'Wished-for child'.

What is the meaning of the name Miriam?: Miriam means "Wished-for child.". It is a traditional girl name of Hebrew origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Miriam?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Miriam is Simha.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Miriam?: The Nakshatra for Miriam is Magha.
How is Miriam written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): मिऋअम · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): મિઋઅમ

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