Names Meroë

Meroë

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Meroë is said to have multiple meanings, including "honey", "sweetness", "bitterness", and "strength". It is also believed to be the name of an ancient city in Africa.
Pronunciation
MER-o-ay(English)
MER-o-ee(English)
muh-ROH-ee
Popularity
The name Meroë is not very common, and therefore its popularity is difficult to measure. However, it has been gaining attention in recent years as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.

cartoon of the name Meroë
Cartoon of Meroë

Meroë Name meanings & History

The name Meroë is said to have multiple meanings, including "honey", "sweetness", "bitterness", and "strength". It is also believed to be the name of an ancient city in Africa. The name of a witch in Lucius Apuleius's 2nd-century Latin novel 'The Golden Ass', who murders a man named Socrates with her accomplice Panthia. It was probably taken from the name of an ancient city on the Nile.In the English-speaking world, Meroë and its variant Meroe have been used occasionally since the 19th century. The name Meroë is primarily used for baby girls, and it can be a great choice for parents looking for something unconventional and meaningful.

Zodiac Sign of Meroë: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Meroë:

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

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

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

Meroë is:

  • a Common name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Youthful name