At a Glance
- 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
MEE-reeIPA /ˈmiːʁi/
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