Merla name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old French, Celtic and Latin
Pronunciation: m(e)-rla
Meaning: Blackbird and Small Falcon
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What does Merla mean?

Merla is a variant of widespread and evergreen Merle. Merle is variant form of celebrated and ever lasting Merrill. Merle is abridged form of Merlin. Merle is German and Yiddish equivalent of Maria.

Offbeat Merle is originated from Old French and Celtic, Merle means "Black Bird and A Bird".

How do I pronounce Merla?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Merla is m(e)-rla. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., mer-la.

Variants of Merla

Merle, Merrill, Maria, Maryla, Merel, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Marilla, Mary

Names that rhyme with Merla

How popular is the name Merla?

Merla is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 44 years of usage and 424 bearers, the name could just made to the top 1862 names in 1908 before vanishing in 1966.

Over 424 babies in United States have been named Merla. But Merla is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name. At least, 8000 people globally have carried Merla as their given name according to our estimate.

YearRankBirths
196665605
196345399
196153097
196056946
1958393010
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Here's what numbers has to say about Merla

Make new mistakes and stop obsessing over old ones. As for your friends, keep it real. You inspire people but can't find a way to inspire yourself to make the first step and show the world what you can do. You are independent and capable to provide for you and your family. Learn to be strong and perceptive. Nothing good comes without hard work and dedication. Reveal your pain and let people who've hurt you know how you feel.

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  •  Eleane - Originated from Old French, Unwonted Eleane is used commonly as a girl name, Eleane means "Eveline and Shining". Eleane is derivative of Eileen.
  •  Wallis - Queer unisex name Wallis means "Welsh Root End, Stranger or Celtic" and is used notably in English and English is originated from Old French language
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Famous people named Merla

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