Mereth

The feminine first name Mereth is regarded as a Swedish variant of Meret, a Nordic short form of Margarete and Margareta. Translated into German, it means "the pearl," derived from the Ancient Greek word margarítēs ‎(μαργαρίτης).

What does the name Mereth mean?

Mereth is considered a Swedish form of Meret, which is a Nordic short form of Margarete and Margareta. The German translation means "the pearl," based on the Ancient Greek term margarítēs ‎(μαργαρίτης). Additionally, Mereth can be interpreted as a short form of Emerentia, meaning "the meritorious." This meaning derives from the Latin word emereri, which stands for "to serve out" and "to earn." Other variants include Merete, Merethe, Maret, Merit, Merrit, and Merritt.

Where does the name Mereth come from?

Mereth has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin and carries the meanings "the pearl" or "the meritorious." The Ancient Greek word margarítēs ‎(μαργαρίτης) stands for "the pearl," while emereri in Latin means "to serve out" or "to earn." The language is Nordic, particularly Swedish.

How do you pronounce Mereth?

Mereth is pronounced approximately as 'Mehr-eth.'

When is the name day of Mereth?

The name day for Mereth is celebrated on February 22, June 20, July 20, October 17, October 29, and November 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Mereth is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it ranked 2,438th on the list of the most common girls' names. Between 2010 and 2024, Mereth was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,958th. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name. Regarding global distribution, the latest rankings of Mereth in the name charts of various countries show its limited popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Mere / Merie