Merav: meaning of the Hebrew name
מֵירַב
Pronounced meh-RAHV
Meaning of Merav
Merav is usually understood as coming from rav, much, giving the sense of abundance and increase. In the Bible, Merab was the eldest daughter of King Saul.
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishvi, and Malchi-shua; and the names of his two daughters were these: the name of the first-born Merab, and the name of the younger Michal;
וַיִּהְיוּ בְּנֵי שָׁאוּל יוֹנָתָן וְיִשְׁוִי וּמַלְכִּישׁוּעַ וְשֵׁם שְׁתֵּי בְנֹתָיו שֵׁם הַבְּכִירָה מֵרַב וְשֵׁם הַקְּטַנָּה מִיכַל׃
Merav in Hebrew
Merav is written מירב in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵירַב). Other spellings: מרב. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- רResh
- בBet
Gematria value: 252 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningabundance
- Pronunciationmeh-RAHV
- Hebrewמירב
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsמרב
Popularity in Israel
Merav was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Merav
What does the name Merav mean?
Merav is usually understood as coming from rav, much, giving the sense of abundance and increase. In the Bible, Merab was the eldest daughter of King Saul.
How do you pronounce Merav?
Merav is pronounced meh-RAHV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Merav in Hebrew?
Merav is written מירב in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵירַב). Other spellings: מרב.
Is Merav a biblical name?
Yes. Merav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 14:49.
What is the gematria of Merav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מירב adds up to 252 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Bet 2).
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