♀ Name Merrit

Q: What does the name Merrit mean?

Merrit means 'pearl' (from Margaret) and 'to fully deserve' 'to earn' (from Latin 'emereo' or 'meritus'). Deriving from Maria, Merrit means 'sea of bitterness', 'drop of the sea' or 'star of the sea' and 'beloved', 'rebelliousness', 'exalted one' or 'wished for child'.

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Merrit is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Merrit come from?

Merrit is a Swedish and Danish diminutive of the name Margaret. Besides, Merrit is a Swiss short form of the Latin name Emerentia. In Frisian Merrit is a form of Maria.

What does the name Merrit mean?

Merrit means “pearl” (from Margaret) and “to fully deserve” “to earn” (from Latin “emereo” or “meritus”). Deriving from Maria, Merrit means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea” or “star of the sea” and “beloved”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one” or “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of Merrit

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Variants

Merit

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Popularity of the name Merrit

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