Merna name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Slavonic, Celtic, Old Slavic, Old Irish and English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: m(e)-rna
Meaning: The Word Mir with the Meaning Peace, Shining Star, Gentle Beloved and Friendly
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What does Merna mean?

Illustrous and Conifer Merna's origin is Slavonic and Celtic bestowed upon baby girls is predominantly used in English. Merna is form of lofty Mirna. Mirna is form of timeless and renowned Myrna.

Mirna is form of Myrna in Italian language. Illustrous and Conifer Mirna's origin is Celtic, Old Slavic and Slavonic, meaning of Mirna is "The Word Mir with the Meaning Peace and Peace".

Also. Merna is another transcription of Myrna. Myrna is version of Muirne. Also Myrna is variation of Muirenn.

How do I pronounce Merna?

m(e)-rna is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Merna. It can also be pronounced as mer-na.

Variants of Merna

Mirna, Myrna, Meirna, Muirne, Muirenn

Middle Names for Merna

Gyly, Avalee, Nuala, Reanne, view more middle names that goes with Merna

Names that rhyme with Merna

How popular is the name Merna?

Merna is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1895 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 1930, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 795 on girl names chart when 79 babies were named Merna.

Over 2401 people have been named Merna in United States. Merna is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use. But Merna is a popular baby name in Egypt where every 1 in 3000 have the name.

As per our research, over 40000 people has been named Merna globally.

YearRankBirths
2023121347
2022848812
2021891011
2020752514
2019113198
2018137646
2017783414
2016838113
2015947311
2014109459
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numbers say about Merna?

You can stare at a wall and not feel bored because of your busy mind. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. You are into material possessions but you don't realize it's not what matters most. Your friends are like addicted to you, but your family isn't very happy with how you live your life cause you are restless. You are triggered by things that seem impossible to do or accomplish because to you, nothing's impossible.

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  •  Guss - Old-school and Admired Guss is used chiefly in Swedish, Old Norse and Dutch, Guss means "Talk, Chat" and originated from Latin, Latin and Celtic is bestowed upon boys
  •  Cainnech - Boy name Cainnech means "Handsome, Fair One" specifically used in Irish is of Celtic origin
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Famous people named Merna

  • Merna Kennedy, American actress of the late silent era and the transitional period into talkies

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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