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Meri name meaning

“cheerful, full of joy”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
European
Syllables
2
Popularity
#477

Meri is a feminine name commonly linked to the English word merry, meaning cheerful or full of joy. In Indonesian naming, related spellings include Merry and Mery. These forms can also serve as variants of other names, including Mary, giving Meri more than one naming connection.

What does Meri mean?

Cheerful, full of joy

In Indonesian: riang, penuh kegembiraan

Origin and cultural usage of Meri

It may be taken from English merry, 'cheerful'. In Indonesian naming, Merry, Mery, and Meri can also serve as variants of other names such as Mary.

Linguistic originEuropean
Starts withM · Me

Name combinations with Meri

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Meri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Meri Anggita Pipit

    Meaning of each word

    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Anggita: a composition, a created work
    • Pipit: small seed-eating bird
  • Meri Nofi Indri

    Meaning of each word

    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Nofi: born in November
    • Indri: Indra's queen
  • Meri Ningrum

    Meaning of each word

    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Ningrum: fragrance or sweet scent
  • Bunga Meri Wulan

    Meaning of each word

    • Bunga: blossom of a plant
    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Wulan: the moon in the sky
  • Meri Cita

    Meaning of each word

    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
  • Meri Dara Embun

    Meaning of each word

    • Meri: cheerful, full of joy
    • Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
    • Embun: water droplets formed by condensation

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How to pronounce Meri

Syllables2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦺꦫꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮨᮛᮤ

Is Meri a girl’s name?

Yes, Meri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 10%Girls 90% ♀

Meri ranks #477 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Names that sound like Meri

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Meri

  • Meri Yandi · b. 1986
  • Meri · b. 1966
  • Meri · b. 1977
  • Meri Andani · b. 2002
  • Meri Dewanti · b. 1992
  • Meri Dianawati · b. 1974
  • Meri Intan Sari · b. 1999
  • Meri Magdalena Makatuuk · b. 1979
  • Meri Mahdayana · b. 1988
  • Meri Marlina · b. 1991
  • Meri Popala · b. 1972
  • Meri Sitara Dewi · b. 1973

FAQ about the name Meri

What is the meaning of Meri?

Meri means cheerful, full of joy. It may be taken from English merry, 'cheerful'. In Indonesian naming, Merry, Mery, and Meri can also serve as variants of other names such as Mary.

Is Meri a girl’s name?

Yes, Meri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Meri?

Meri is of European origin.

How many syllables does Meri have?

Meri has 2 syllables (Me-ri) and 4 letters.

How popular is the name Meri?

Meri ranks #477 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Meri?

Other spellings: Merry, Mery.

What full names go well with Meri?

Some ideas: Meri Anggita Pipit; Meri Nofi Indri; Meri Ningrum.

Famous people named Meri?

Notable people named Meri include Meri Yandi, Meri, Meri.

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