Merline

Merline Meaning & Origin

About Merline
The name "Merline" is a variant of the name "Merlin" and is of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name "Myrddin" which means "sea fortress" or "hill fortress." In Arthurian legend, Merlin was a powerful wizard and advisor to King Arthur, known for his wisdom and magical abilities. The name "Merline" carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and mystical powers.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merline are female.

Merline Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M064050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ™rlaΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merline in Braille

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

The name Merline in braille

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

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

The name Merline in sign language

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