Names Merijn

Merijn

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Dutch
Meaning
As derived from Marinus, the name Merijn also means "of the sea" or "marine."
Pronunciation
Merijn is pronounced as "meh-rain" with the emphasis on the first syllable.
mə-RHIEN
Popularity
Merijn is not a very common name outside of the Netherlands, where it ranks at #292 in popularity for baby names for boys.

cartoon of the name Merijn
Cartoon of Merijn

Merijn Name meanings & History

Merijn is a Dutch name that originated from the Latin name Marinus, meaning "of the sea.". As derived from Marinus, the name Merijn also means "of the sea" or "marine.". Variant of Marijn. Merijn is used as both a first and last name in the Netherlands. It has a strong connection to Dutch maritime history and culture.

Zodiac Sign of Merijn: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merijn:

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

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

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

J: Jester,Judicial,Journal,Joy,Justice,Journey

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

Merijn is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Merijn include Merijn Schoeber, a Dutch athlete who competes in long-distance running, and Merijn Tinga, also known as the "Plastic Soup Surfer," a Dutch environmental activist who raises awareness about plastic pollution in the oceans.