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Merveille

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Pronounced mer-VAY /mɛrˈveɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the French merveille, 'a marvel; a wonder' (from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things'). A word name used especially in French-speaking African and Caribbean communities; joyful and grateful.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful French name: Merveille means 'marvel; wonder' (said 'mer-VAY'). Grateful and bright.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrom the French merveille, 'a marvel; a wonder' (from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things'). A word name used especially in French-speaking African and Caribbean communities; joyful and grateful.
U.S. rank (2024)#12977 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Merveille comes from the French for 'marvel; wonder' (Latin mirabilia). Used especially in French-speaking African and Caribbean families, it reads grateful and bright, a celebration of a longed-for child (said 'mer-VAY').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, joyful, and bright.

Did you know? Merveille is French for 'a marvel; a wonder' — from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things.' A joyful word name loved in French-speaking African and Caribbean communities (said 'mer-VAY').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Merveille — French 'marvel; wonder'; from Latin mirabilia

Variations

MerveilMerveillaMarvel

Nicknames

MerVaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merveille mean?

Merveille is French for 'a marvel; a wonder,' from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonderful things.'

How do you pronounce Merveille?

It's said mer-VAY /mɛrˈveɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Merveille a boy or girl name?

Merveille is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Merveille?

Merveille is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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