Meirav
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- Name
- Meirav
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Meirav is a contemporary Jewish variant of the name Merab. The first name for girls translates to 'the Increasing', 'the Abundant', or 'the Growth'.
What does the name Meirav mean?
Meirav represents a modern Jewish derivation of Merab. The name means 'the Increasing', 'the Abundant', or 'the Growth'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word mêrâb or merav (מֵרַב), which means 'abundant', 'rich', 'majority', 'maximum', and 'increase'. The name became famous through the biblical figure Merab, the daughter of Saul. An alternative spelling is Merav.
Where does the name Meirav come from?
The name Meirav has its origins in ancient Hebrew and means 'the Increasing'. The etymology comes from mêrâb or merav (מֵרַב), which means 'abundant', 'rich', 'majority', 'maximum', and 'increase'. It is rooted in the Hebrew and Jewish languages.
How do you pronounce Meirav?
Mei-rav, where the 'ei' is pronounced like in 'Bein'.
Popularity
In Germany, Meirav is considered a rare first name. So far, it has not found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 2003, when it reached 1,797th place in the Italian first name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Meirav was used less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 7,492nd there. In the past ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Meirav
What is the meaning of the name Meirav?
Meirav means 'the Increasing' or 'the Abundant' and has its roots in the ancient Hebrew word mêrâb, which is associated with 'abundant' and 'increase'.
Where does the name Meirav come from?
The name Meirav has ancient Hebrew roots and is closely connected to Jewish culture.
How popular is the name Meirav?
Meirav is a modern name appreciated in Jewish communities, but it is less common outside of these circles.