Gender: Female
Origin: Irish, Arabic
Meaning: Bright sea, Myrrh, Bright Sea, Sea-bright, Fragrance of God
Pronunciation: MYOO-ree-ul, /ˈmjʊəriəl/, M Y UH R IY AH L
Popularity Rank: #2,531
Derived from the Irish name Muirgheal, meaning 'bright sea' or 'sea-bright'.
The name Muriel is of Irish, Arabic origin and means Bright sea, Myrrh, Bright Sea, Sea-bright, Fragrance of God, Shining Sea, Angel of June, Star of the Sea. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Muriel is commonly found in France, Belgium, South Africa, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MYOO-ree-ul
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmjʊəriəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M Y UH R IY AH L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Muriel is recorded 25,791 times globally, ranking it as the 2,531th most common name worldwide.
Muriel is most prevalent in France, with 17,165 occurrences, making it the 211th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Muriel is found among 1 in every 76 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #211 | 1 : 76 |
| Belgium | #314 | 1 : 152 |
| South Africa | #2,172 | 1 : 2,683 |
| United States of America | #3,394 | 1 : 2,174 |
| United Kingdom | #1,427 | 1 : 735 |
| Chile | #950 | 1 : 895 |
| Switzerland | #530 | 1 : 372 |
| Italy | #3,399 | 1 : 2,474 |
| Netherlands | #1,688 | 1 : 980 |
| Brazil | #2,587 | 1 : 2,818 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Muriel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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