Merion

MER-ee-un'MAIR-ee-un'3 syllables
🇬🇧Welsh
Strong

MEANING

Sea fortress

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh elements 'môr' meaning 'sea' and 'ion' meaning 'fortress'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Welsh culture, names related to the sea often signify strength and resilience.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in Wales, sometimes as a place name, indicating a location near the sea.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

Bitterness

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Associated with the Hebrew name Miriam, sharing roots with 'mara', meaning bitterness.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Miriam is significant in biblical texts, often linked to strong female figures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historical usage in religious contexts often as a representation of resilience through hardship.

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