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HelpRe: A favorite sib set
in reply to a message by buggycat
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Yes, it could be. :-D
I probably see the Catholic part because I'm Catholic.
My daughter's name is Miriam. My husband was once at a playground and another father (Muslim) asked why we gave our daughter a Muslim name. My husband explained that it was from the biblical story of Moses. The man then asked if we're Jewish.
My nephew is Isaac, his last name is a very unusual Germanic name that sounds Jewish. He's often thought to be Jewish.
I probably see the Catholic part because I'm Catholic.
My daughter's name is Miriam. My husband was once at a playground and another father (Muslim) asked why we gave our daughter a Muslim name. My husband explained that it was from the biblical story of Moses. The man then asked if we're Jewish.
My nephew is Isaac, his last name is a very unusual Germanic name that sounds Jewish. He's often thought to be Jewish.
Interesting! In writing Miriam looks Jewish, but I could see how it sounds like the Muslim Maryam on a playground.
Most Muslims I come across just assume it's the same name. They often tell me that their aunt or mother or sister or daughter is also named Miriam (likely spelled Mariam/Maryam)
I find it very sweet.
I find it very sweet.