What is the origin of the name Merab?

Merab is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Merab?

Merab is currently ranked #11752 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Merab

MEH-rab

Popularity

#11752

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

Peak Year

#12 in 2023

First Recorded

2000

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Merab is a Hebrew name meaning 'contention' or 'growth'. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as the daughter of King Saul.

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Mer Rab

Spelling Variations

Mirab

Similar Names

Miriam Michal Esther Ruth

Personality Traits

strong-willeddeterminedresilientprincipled

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