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Mirian

Mirian is a masculine given name of Georgian origin. It is the Georgian form of Miriam, derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, and is used in Georgia and among the Georgian diaspora.

In Georgian history, Mirian is the name of several kings of Iberia (Kartli), the ancient kingdom in

The name Mirian remains in use in Georgia today as a given name, reflecting its deep historical

eastern
Georgia.
The
best
known
bearer
is
Mirian
III,
often
called
Mirian
the
Great,
who
reigned
in
the
4th
century
and
is
traditionally
linked
to
the
adoption
of
Christianity
in
Iberia
with
the
mission
of
Saint
Nino.
This
association
places
Mirian
III
as
a
central
figure
in
the
early
Christianization
of
the
region.
roots.
Variants
and
related
forms
appear
in
different
languages
and
cultures,
illustrating
the
broader
reach
of
the
Miriam/Miryam
name
family
across
the
region
and
beyond.