Merlot

Merlot Meaning & Origin

About Merlot
The name "Merlot" is of French origin and is derived from the French word "merle," meaning blackbird. It is a red wine grape variety that is known for its dark blue-colored berries. The name "Merlot" reflects the grape's deep, dark color, which is reminiscent of the blackbird's plumage. Merlot is also associated with smoothness, richness, and elegance, making it a popular choice for winemaking around the world.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merlot are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 L AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərlət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M643

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merlot in Braille

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

The name Merlot in braille

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

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

The name Merlot in sign language

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