Merriam

Merriam Meaning & Origin

About Merriam
The name "Merriam" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "meri," meaning "merry" or "joyful." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who had a cheerful or lively personality. The name "Merriam" carries connotations of happiness, mirth, and a positive outlook on life.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merriam are female.

Merriam Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›riΙ™m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merriam in Braille

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

The name Merriam in braille

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

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

The name Merriam in sign language

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