Meridian

Meridian Meaning & Origin

About Meridian
The name "Meridian" is derived from the Latin word "meridies," meaning "midday" or "noon." In geography, a meridian refers to an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, dividing the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Symbolically, the name Meridian represents a point of reference, balance, and connection, reflecting the idea of unity and harmony between different parts or aspects. It can also signify a sense of direction, purpose, and alignment, suggesting a path towards growth and fulfillment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Meridian are female.

Meridian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IH1 D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mərˈɪdiən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meridian in Braille

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

The name Meridian in braille

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

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

The name Meridian in sign language

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