Meridith

Meridith Meaning & Origin

About Meridith
The name Meridith is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh words "meri" meaning "sea" and "dith" meaning "lord" or "ruler." Therefore, the name Meridith can be interpreted to mean "ruler of the sea" or "lord of the sea." It is a unisex name that is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and a deep connection to the ocean.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Meridith are female.

Meridith Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRT0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0603030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IH0 D IH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛrɪdɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRT0', 'MRTT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M633

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meridith in Braille

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

The name Meridith in braille

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

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

The name Meridith in sign language

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