Miryam

Miryam is the original Hebrew form of the name borne by the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Old Testament, making it one of the earliest attested feminine given names in recorded history. Its precise etymology is debated, with proposed roots including a Hebrew phrase meaning beloved of God, a connection to the Egyptian element mry meaning beloved, or a derivation relating to bitterness or rebellion. The name spread across languages and cultures through biblical tradition, giving rise to a vast family of cognates including Mary, Maria, Marie, Miriam, and Maryam.