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Meriam

MER-ee-am2 syllables
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A variant of 'Miriam', meaning 'wished-for child'. (Modern)

What does Meriam mean?

Modern: A variant of 'Miriam', meaning 'wished-for child'.. Meriam is a variant of the name 'Miriam', which has Hebrew origins meaning 'wished-for child'.

Is Meriam a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Meriam in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Meriam in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Meriam suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meriam the Toy Expert

When Meriam joined the daycare, we all wondered if she'd actually wish for better toys! Turns out, she's not just a wished-for dog; she’s a toy guru!

Like Meriam? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.