Merab
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Merab
Merab is a Hebrew name meaning "increase" or "multiplication," derived from the root רבה (rabah), which signifies growth or abundance.
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Etymology
Merab is a Hebrew name meaning "increase" or "multiplication," derived from the root רבה (rabah), which signifies growth or abundance. The name is primarily used in Jewish tradition and appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of Saul's daughter, with historical significance in ancient Israelite genealogy.
Merab currently ranks #10,630 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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