Miri

Miri (מירי) is a feminine first name of Hebrew origin, considered a short and affectionate form of the biblical name Miriam, which originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. The meaning of the name can be translated into English as "the beloved of God," "the rebellious one," "the beloved," "the bitter one," "the fat one," "the one coming from the sea," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea."

What does the name Miri mean?

Miri (מירי) is a short and affectionate form of the biblical name Miriam and originally derives from the Hebrew Mirjam. Translated, it means "the beloved of God," "the rebellious one," "the beloved," "the bitter one," "the fat one," "the one coming from the sea," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea." The exact origin of Miri is not yet clearly established, but it is suspected to have Ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, which means "beloved." The name Maria and its original form Mirjam are the most common Christian female names, with other variants including Miriama, Mirjami, Miryam, Myrjam, Mirijam, Miria, Mirian, Miriana, Mirja, Mirya, Mirija, and Mirije. The name is particularly well-known due to the mother of Jesus, making it a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Miri come from?

Miri is a feminine first name of Old Aramaic and Old Hebrew origin, carrying the meaning "the beloved of God." In the Ancient Egyptian language, mry could mean "the beloved," while in Aramaic, mirjam means "bitterness, bitterness" and in Hebrew, myr means "fruitful." The term rym, meaning "gift of God," is also relevant. The languages in which the name appears are Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Miri?

The pronunciation of Miri is two syllables and has a reduced sound. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as "Mi-ri" [ˈmiːʁi], with the long, bright "Mi" being dominant and conveying a friendly, clear impression. The soft "r" in the middle creates a harmonious connection between the syllables. The high final vowel gives the name a light and playful touch. Miri thus appears delicate and uncomplicated - bright in sound and approachable in its effect.

When is the name day of Miri?

The name day for Miri is celebrated on April 2, August 15, August 26, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Miri is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female first names. Miri reached its highest ranking in 2014, where it placed 1,339th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 90 times as a first name, placing it 2,696th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Janine / Mi / Mimi

Famous people

• Miri Aloni (singer from Israel)
• Miri Ben Ari (Israeli musician)
• Miri Ben-Ari (Israeli hip hop violinist)
• Miri Bohadana (actress from Israel)
• Miri Maftun (musician from India)
• Miri Mesika (singer from Israel)
• Miri Nishri (Colombian artist)
• Miri Rubin (American historian)