Mirjam

Mirjam is the Hebrew and continental European form of the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning remains debated but is often connected to roots suggesting beloved, rebellious, or bitter sea. It is the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible, making it one of the oldest attested female personal names in the Abrahamic traditions. The name spread widely through religious culture and appears across many languages in forms including Miriam, Maria, Marie, and Mary, which became among the most common female names in the Western world. Mirjam remains the standard spelling in German, Dutch, Finnish, and several Slavic traditions.