Merve
Turkish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Merve
The name 'Merve' is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "a precious stone" or "jewel," derived from the Arabic word *marwa* (مرو), referring to a type of quartz or agate.
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Etymology
The name 'Merve' is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "a precious stone" or "jewel," derived from the Arabic word *marwa* (مرو), referring to a type of quartz or agate. It is primarily used in Turkish and Muslim cultures, notably associated with the hill of Marwa in Mecca, a key site in the Islamic pilgrimage ritual of Sa'i.
Merve currently ranks #18,256 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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