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    Miriam

    MEER-ee-um

    Hebrew
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Wished-for child; Rebellion
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Miriam appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 15:20.
    First appears in
    Exodus — Exodus and the Law
    Peak US usage
    1910s (0.13% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Miriam's name connects to longing fulfilled by God. Her life of worship and leadership reminds us that God uses willing hearts to lead others in praise, even amid imperfection.
    King James verses
    • Exodus 15:20

      "And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances."

    • Micah 6:4

      "For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt... and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam."

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