Marv

Marv Meaning & Origin

About Marv
The name "Marv" is a diminutive form of the name Marvin, derived from the Welsh name Mervyn. It means "sea hill" or "hill near the sea." The name carries connotations of strength, stability, and a connection to nature, reflecting the qualities associated with hills and the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marv are male.

Marv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R V
🌐 IPA
/mɑrv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marv in Braille

Here's how to represent Marv in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marv in braille

How to Spell the Name Marv in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marv in sign language

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