Merv

Merv Meaning & Origin

About Merv
The name "Merv" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Welsh name "Merfyn" or "Myrddin." It is commonly believed to mean "mariner" or "sea lover." The name is often associated with individuals who have a deep connection or affinity for the sea, symbolizing their adventurous and free-spirited nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merv are male.

Merv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 V
🌐 IPA
/mərv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merv in Braille

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

The name Merv in braille

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

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

The name Merv in sign language

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