Meriel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Meriel Name at a Glance

Name	Meriel
Meaning	Variant of Muriel, meaning shining sea.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Meriel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Meriel means “Variant of Muriel, meaning shining sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Meriel Name Origin

Our database records Meriel under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Meriel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Meriel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Meriel

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