Merced

Merced Meaning & Origin

About Merced
The name "Merced" is of Spanish origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Spanish word "merced" which means "mercy" or "grace." It can also be associated with the Spanish word "mercedario" which refers to a member of the religious order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy. Additionally, "Merced" can be a reference to the city of Merced in California, named after the Merced River, which in turn was named after the Spanish word for "mercy." Overall, the name "Merced" carries connotations of mercy, grace, and religious devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merced are male.

Merced Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merced in Braille

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

The name Merced in braille

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

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

The name Merced in sign language

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