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How to Pronounce Miriam

Miriam / mihrihuhm /

The name Miriam is a Female name of English origin meaning "Uncertain, maybe...". It is pronounced mihrihuhm.

English Female

Miriam is a English name meaning "Uncertain, maybe...". The name Miriam has uncertain origins, possibly Hebrew or Egyptian. Proposed Hebrew roots include *MRY* (bitter) or *Mrym* (exalted). An Egyptian origin suggests a connection to *mry* (beloved).

Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic mihrihuhm
IPA mɪɹɪəm

Say it as mihrihuhm. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Miriam?
Miriam is pronounced mihrihuhm.
What is the correct pronunciation of Miriam?
The correct pronunciation of Miriam is mihrihuhm (IPA: mɪɹɪəm).
Is Miriam a English name?
Yes, Miriam is a English name meaning "Uncertain, maybe...".

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