Meridian

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Meridian is a term originally used in geography, referencing the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and measuring a compass point's distance east or west of it. As a name, it connotes a sense of direction, balance, and focus.
Pronunciation
muh-rid-ee-uhn or mare-ih-dee-uhn
mə-RID-ee-ən
Popularity
The name Meridian is not in the top 1000 most popular names in the United States or other countries around the world.

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Meridian Name meanings & History

Meridian is a term originally used in geography, referencing the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and measuring a compass point's distance east or west of it. As a name, it connotes a sense of direction, balance, and focus. From the English word, which is directly from Latin meridianus meaning "of midday, of noon, southerly, to the south". It was used by Alice Walker for the heroine of her novel 'Meridian' (1976). Meridian is a name given to girls more often than boys, and is often chosen by parents who are looking for a non-traditional and unique name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Meridian: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Meridian:

M: Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory,Mommy,Maternal,Mushy,Mother

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Enliven

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

D: Determined,Doting,Demanding,Daddy,Dutiful,Domestic

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Assertive

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neat

Meridian is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Meridian (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) perfect posture

Other Forms: Meredian, Meridiane


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