Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, English
Meaning: Strong woman with mystical and powerful qualities
Pronunciation: mur-leen, /mɜrˈlin/, M ER L AY N
Popularity Rank: #31,119
Derived from the Latin name Merlinus, meaning "sea fortress" or "falcon"
The name Merline is of Latin, English origin and means Strong woman with mystical and powerful qualities, A Big Storm. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Merline is commonly found in Cameroon, United States of America, France, and 43 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mur-leen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɜrˈlin/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M ER L AY N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Merline correctly by listening to our 14 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Merline correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Merline with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Merline might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Merline spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Merline is recorded 1,139 times globally, ranking it as the 31,119th most common name worldwide.
Merline is most prevalent in Cameroon, with 556 occurrences, making it the 533th most popular name in the country.
In Cameroon, the name Merline is found among 1 in every 768 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | #533 | 1 : 768 |
| United States of America | #9,187 | 1 : 7,935 |
| France | #15,461 | 1 : 23,285 |
| Chile | #6,373 | 1 : 11,424 |
| South Africa | #23,402 | 1 : 63,375 |
| Jamaica | #1,310 | 1 : 2,351 |
| Canada | #9,679 | 1 : 11,946 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Merline from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Find the ideal nickname for Merline (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Merline? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Merline. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.