Merav

The first name Merav is regarded as a variant of the biblical Merab. Its direct translation is "the Abundant", "the Overflowing", or "the Increase".

What does the name Merav mean?

Merav is a female name form considered a derivation of the biblical Merab. In direct translation, the name means "the Abundant", "the Overflowing", or "the Increase". The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew mêrâb or merav (מֵרַב), which means "abundant", "rich", "majority", "maximum", and "increase". The name gained recognition through Saul's daughter in the Old Testament. An alternative spelling is Meirav.

Where does the name Merav come from?

Merav is a female first name that originates from Ancient Hebrew and means "the Abundant". The etymology refers to the ancient Hebrew terms mêrâb or merav (מֵרַב) and encompasses the meanings "abundant", "rich", "majority", "maximum", and "increase". The language of these origins is Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Merav?

Merav is pronounced as 'Meh-rahv'.

Popularity

In Germany, Merav is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th on the list of the most common names for girls. From 2010 to 2024, the name Merav was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,410th. In the past ten years, no child has been named this name. Regarding global popularity and frequency, one can view the recent rankings of Merav in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Merav Doster (Israeli screenwriter)
• Merav Michaeli (Israeli journalist and politician)