Meriel
MUH-ree-el
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
376
Peak Year
#15 in 1934
First Recorded
1916
Style
Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Possibly derived from the Irish name Muirgheal, meaning 'bright sea'. It can also be a variant of Mary or Mariel.
Numerology
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