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Miriam in Arabic

مَرْيَم maryam

/ˈmɪɹi.əm/

Miriam in Arabic: مَرْيَم (maryam). In English, Miriam means the sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.

Arabic words for Miriam

sister of Moses and Aaron
مَرْيَم maryam
female given name
مَرْيَم maryam

English meaning of Miriam

  1. proper noun The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.
  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.

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Questions about Miriam in Arabic

What is the meaning of Miriam in Arabic?
Miriam in Arabic is مَرْيَم (maryam).
ما معنى كلمة Miriam؟
Miriam: مَرْيَم (maryam).
What does Miriam mean in English?
Miriam means the sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.

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