At a Glance: Name: Miri – Meaning: Beloved, rebellious, or bitter – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEE-ree
Miri is a Hebrew girl's name meaning “Beloved, rebellious, or bitter”. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Miri
Meaning: Beloved, rebellious, or bitter.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Miri means 'beloved' in Hebrew. Actually: While often claimed to mean 'beloved' via ancient Egyptian roots of Miriam, the traditional Hebrew roots point to bitterness or rebellion.
How to Pronounce Miri
Phonetic: MEE-ree IPA: /ˈmiːʁi/
Popularity of Miri
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1962–2024.
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