Merina

Merina Meaning & Origin

About Merina
The name "Merina" is of Malagasy origin and is commonly used as a feminine given name. It is derived from the Malagasy word "merina," which means "highlander" or "noble." The name carries connotations of elevated status, nobility, and prestige, reflecting the historical significance of the Merina people in Madagascar.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merina are female.

Merina Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 IY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/merina*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merina in Braille

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

The name Merina in braille

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

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

The name Merina in sign language

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