Mersha

Mersha Meaning & Origin

About Mersha
The surname Mersha is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "mersha," meaning "to be happy" or "to be joyful." It is a relatively common surname in Ethiopia and is often associated with individuals who are known for their cheerful and optimistic nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mersha is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mersha: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mersha based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mersha is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRX
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/mersha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mersha in Braille

Here's how to represent Mersha in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mersha in braille

How to sign the name Mersha using Sign Language

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

The name Mersha in sign language

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