Meret

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Pronounced MEH-ret /ˈmɛ.rɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Meret, 'the beloved' (from mer, 'to love'), linked to 'the singer'; the Egyptian goddess of music, song, and rejoicing; routes layered; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The beloved; the singer: Meret is the Egyptian goddess of music. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MEH-ret'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningFrom the Egyptian Meret, 'the beloved' (from mer, 'to love'), linked to 'the singer'; the Egyptian goddess of music, song, and rejoicing; routes layered; we note the goddess

U.S. rank (2013)#18373

2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Meret comes from the Egyptian Meret, 'the beloved' (from mer, 'to love'), linked to 'the singer'; the Egyptian goddess of music and song (routes layered, which we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MEH-ret').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-beloved at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Meret is 'the beloved' in Egyptian (from mer, 'to love'), linked to 'the singer' — the goddess of music, song, and rejoicing — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the goddess; said 'MEH-ret').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Meret — Egyptian mythology; goddess; routes layered

Variations

MertMerit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meret mean?

Meret is Egyptian for 'the beloved' (from mer), linked to 'the singer'; the goddess of music and song. The routes are layered. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Meret?

It's said MEH-ret /ˈmɛ.rɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meret a boy or girl name?

Meret is a girl's name.

How popular is Meret?

Meret is a very rare name in the U.S.