♀ Name Merit

Q: What does the name Merit mean?

Merit means 'pearl' (from Margaret) and 'to fully deserve' 'to earn' (from Latin 'emereo' or 'meritus'). In Egyptian, Merit means 'lover'.

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Merit is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Merit come from?

Merit is a Swedish, Danish and Estonian diminutive of the name Margaret. Besides, Merit is a Swiss short form of the Latin name Emerentia. Merit is also of Egyptian origin.

What does the name Merit mean?

Merit means “pearl” (from Margaret) and “to fully deserve” “to earn” (from Latin “emereo” or “meritus”). In Egyptian, Merit means “lover”.

Pronunciation of Merit

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Variants

Merrit

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Popularity of the name Merit

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