Marj
Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Marj
Marj is an Arabic name meaning "meadow" or "prairie," derived from the Arabic root م-ر-ج (m-r-j), which refers to open grassland or pasture.
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Etymology
Marj is an Arabic name meaning "meadow" or "prairie," derived from the Arabic root م-ر-ج (m-r-j), which refers to open grassland or pasture.
The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking cultures and Muslim communities, with historical significance in Islamic geography and literature, particularly referencing the Marj al-Rahit plains in Syria and other Middle Eastern regions mentioned in classical Islamic texts.
Marj currently ranks #7,187 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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