Merida

Merida Meaning & Origin

About Merida
The name "Merida" is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "meritus," meaning "deserving" or "worthy." It is often associated with strength, courage, and determination. Merida is also the name of a city in Spain and a popular character from the Disney movie "Brave," further emphasizing its association with bravery and independence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merida are female.

Merida Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IY1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/mərˈidə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merida in Braille

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

The name Merida in braille

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

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

The name Merida in sign language

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