Miriam
Meaning of Miriam
Miriam is a classic female name that has been around for centuries and continues to be popular in today's times. With variations such as Miri and Mira, this name offers flexibility for parents who want a traditional yet adaptable name for their daughter. The name Miriam has consistently ranked within the top 400 names for newborn girls in the United States since 1880, reaching its peak popularity in the mid-1920s. In recent years, it still maintains a steady presence on baby name charts. It's a beautiful choice for those seeking a name with historic roots and enduring charm.
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Notable People Named Miriam
| Zenzile Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa, was a renowned South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist who advocated against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa. |
| Miriam Defensor Santiago - Miriam Palma Defensor-Santiago was a highly accomplished Filipino scholar, lawyer, judge, author, and stateswoman who served in all three branches of the Philippine government and was recognized as one of The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. |
| Miriam Margolyes is a British Australian actress known for her character roles on stage and screen, including her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, and she received a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in The Age of Innocence. |
| Miriam Toews is a celebrated Canadian writer known for her award-winning novels, including A Complicated Kindness and All My Puny Sorrows. |
| Miriam Yeung is a well-known Hong Kong actress and singer. |
| Dame Miriam Louisa Rothschild was a British natural scientist and author known for her contributions to zoology, entomology, and botany. |
| Ellen Miriam Hopkins was a versatile American actress who signed with Paramount Pictures in 1930. |
| Miriam Roth was a pioneering figure in Israeli preschool education, renowned for her contributions as an author, scholar of children's literature, and kindergarten teacher. |
| Miriam Adelson is an American and Israeli physician, philanthropist, and political donor who became the owner of the Las Vegas Sands after her husband's death and is estimated to be the fifth richest woman in America with a net worth of $32.8 billion. |
| Miriam Solomon is a distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Temple University, with a focus on the philosophy of science, social epistemology, medical ethics, and gender and science. |
| Miriam G. Sherin is a professor at Northwestern University, specializing in mathematics teaching and learning, teacher cognition, and teacher education, and has authored several publications and a book on the subject. |
| Miriam Stannage (1939–2016) was a renowned Australian conceptual artist known for her diverse body of work in painting, printmaking, and photography, which garnered her numerous awards and featured in prestigious exhibitions such as Biennales and retrospectives. |
| Miriam Melanie Bryant is a Finnish-Swedish singer and songwriter known for her captivating music. |
| Miriam Stoppard, also known as Miriam Hogg, is an accomplished English medical doctor, journalist, author, and television presenter. |
| Míriam Colón Valle was a renowned Puerto Rican actress, known for her work on Broadway, television, and her role as Mama Montana in Scarface, who also founded and directed New York City's Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. |
