The name Miriam means Of The Sea Or Bitter and is of Hebrew origin. Miriam is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
In the Bible, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron.
Baby Names Tip: Make your baby name easy to pronounce and easy to spell. You don't want your child to have to spell his or her name or correct pronunciation their entire lives. Remember, think of the name from the perspective of the child!