Origin of the name Miriam: Hebrew name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." ... The name is borne in the Bible by the sister of Moses and Aaron.
Anam is a feminine name of Arabic origin and it is said to mean 'A Blessing'. It is found used mainly by Muslim parents who feel their child is a blessing from Allah. The name is not common in Britain but is more popular in India.
