The baby name Meghri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡri/ ("MEG-ree").
Meghri is Armenian in Origin.
The baby name Meghri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛɡri/ ("MEG-ree").
Meghri is Armenian in Origin.
Meghri is an Armenian feminine name (Մեղրի) from Armenian meghr, “honey,” with the -i ending meaning “of,” giving “of honey” or “honeyed.” It ultimately goes back to the Proto-Indo-European root *médʰu, shared with English mead and Sanskrit madhu. Meghri is also a historic town in Armenia’s Syunik province, and the toponym likely shares the same etymology, reinforcing the name’s familiarity.
Used rarely but recognizably among Armenian speakers and in the diaspora, Meghri is chosen for its warm, sweet imagery. Variants and spellings include Meghry and Meghree; related diminutives are Meghrik and Meghrike (“little honey”). The meaning centers on sweetness and gentle charm, qualities linked with honey in Armenian custom.
Meghri is exceptionally rare. There are only 11 recorded uses on record, spread over 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LB | 0 | #687 | 4 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #763 | 5 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 |
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