What is the origin of the name Merina?

Merina is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Merina?

Merina is currently ranked #14627 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Merina?

Merina is pronounced meh-REE-nah.

Back to all names

GirlLatin

Merina

meh-REE-nah

Popularity

#14627

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

338

Peak Year

#19 in 1998

First Recorded

1965

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly derived from Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea'. It can also be linked to Welsh 'Morwenna'.

Nickname Watch

Meri Rina

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Meri Rina

Spelling Variations

Merina Marina

Similar Names

Marina Cordelia Isolde Morgan

Personality Traits

oceanicserenegracefulcalm

Want to explore Merina further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Merina.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Olivia

Latin

Girl

Meaning

Olivia is a Latin name meaning 'olive tree'. It gained popularity from Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night'.

Classic & Timeless·Tricky to spell

Rank #1

stable

Camila

Latin

Girl

Meaning

Camila is a feminine name of Latin origin, possibly derived from Camillus, an honorific title in ancient Rome. The meaning is uncertain, but could be "young ceremonial attendant."

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Moderate spelling

Rank #11

stable

Luna

Latin

Girl

Meaning

A Latin name meaning 'moon'.

Nature-Inspired·Mythological·Easy to spell

Rank #13

rising