EntertainmentSouth African1932 – 2008
Mirriam Makeba
Anti-apartheid activist, international recording artist
Biography
South African singer and civil rights activist who became an international icon for her powerful voice and anti-apartheid activism. She was exiled from South Africa for her political stance.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
South African
Born
1932
Died
2008
Thinking about the name
Mirriam
Hebrew origin
“An alternate spelling of Miriam (from Hebrew 'Maryam'), Mirriam preserves the classic meaning of 'beloved' or 'of the sea' while adding a doubled-r flourish typical of modern naming conventions. It bridges traditional biblical heritage with contemporary style.”