Merla

Merla Meaning & Origin

About Merla
The name "Merla" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "maerle," meaning "blackbird." It is a feminine name that symbolizes freedom, intelligence, and adaptability. The blackbird is known for its melodious song and its ability to navigate through different environments, representing the qualities of creativity, versatility, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merla are female.

Merla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0640
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R L AH0
🌐 IPA
/merla*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merla in Braille

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

The name Merla in braille

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

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

The name Merla in sign language

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