Merely

Merely Meaning & Origin

About Merely
The name "Merely" is derived from the English word "merely" which means "only" or "simply." As a name, Merely signifies someone who is uncomplicated, straightforward, and unpretentious. It suggests a person who values simplicity and does not seek complexity or extravagance in life. Merely may also imply humility and a down-to-earth nature, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the simple joys and experiences in life.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merely are female.

Merely Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 R L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙͺrli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merely in Braille

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

The name Merely in braille

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

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

The name Merely in sign language

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