Reference meaning
Miriam
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The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
Other meanings
2. proper noun
Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, chiefly in contexts emphasizing her historical or Jewish identity.
3. proper noun
A female given name from Hebrew.
4. proper noun
Alternative spelling of Meriam.
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