Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew, Finnish
Meaning: Cheerful, Light Hearted, Mirthful, Joyous
Pronunciation: MEH-ree, /ˈmɛri/, M EH R IY
Popularity Rank: #3,608
Derived from the Finnish word 'meri' meaning 'sea'. It symbolizes beauty, tranquility, and vastness.
The name Meri is of Hebrew, Finnish origin and means Cheerful, Light Hearted, Mirthful, Joyous, An Abbreviation of Meredith, Sea, Blackbird, Bitterness, Wished-for Child, Sea. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Meri is commonly found in Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEH-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɛri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M EH R IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Meri is recorded 17,267 times globally, ranking it as the 3,608th most common name worldwide.
Meri is most prevalent in Italy, with 4,297 occurrences, making it the 725th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Meri is found among 1 in every 128 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #725 | 1 : 275 |
| Spain | #987 | 1 : 555 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,724 | 1 : 2,646 |
| Finland | #274 | 1 : 128 |
| Morocco | #1,589 | 1 : 1,199 |
| Colombia | #2,142 | 1 : 1,858 |
| Peru | #1,383 | 1 : 1,596 |
| United States of America | #4,551 | 1 : 3,168 |
| Brazil | #1,575 | 1 : 1,468 |
| Turkey | #2,476 | 1 : 2,009 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meri from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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