Mimi
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Origin of the name Mimi:
Pet form of Miryam, a Hebrew name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea." The name is borne in the Bible by the sister of Moses and Aaron. After the Exodus, she came to be known as a prophetess to the people.
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I've seen Mimi as a pet form of Miriam, Michelle and Jasmine. Mariah Carey also goes by Mimi.
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d'Mis(sounded as duh-mes)
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Mariah Carey goes by Mimi
Mimi Rogers (born Miriam Spickler), American actress
Mimi Parent (born Marie Parent), American artist- Mimi in song, story & screen: | Edit
Mimi, ill-fated heroine of the opera La Boheme
And Mimi Marquez, also ill-fated, from the rock-opera RENT (which was based on La Boheme)
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