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Meriah

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MEH-ree-ah'MEH-ree-ah'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Joyful

MEANING

Bitterness

ORIGIN

Hebraic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'marah' meaning 'bitter'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a variant of the biblical name Mary.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, names derived from Mary have been popular in various cultures due to religious significance.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

Joyful or happy

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly a modern variation of the name Mariah, which has been influenced by the biblical name Maria.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name has seen various adaptations and influences in English-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In contemporary usage, it can be seen as a creative variation of more traditional names.

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FAQs About Meriah

The name Meriah means "bitterness" in Hebrew, "joyful or happy" in English.
Meriah has Hebraic and English origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'marah' meaning 'bitter'.
Meriah is pronounced MEH-ree-ah (MEH-ree-ah). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Meriah include Merry, Ria, Mia.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Meriah include Elijah, Sophia, Aaron.
The most common spelling is Meriah. Alternative spellings include Mariah, Meria, Merriah.