Merav as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Merav

What is the meaning of the name Merav ?

The baby name Merav is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Meh-RAHV (English respelling); /meˈrav/ (Hebrew).

Merav is Hebrew in Origin.

Merav (Hebrew: מירב, pronounced meh-RAHV) is a Hebrew feminine name built on the root rav (“many, much, great”) and commonly glossed as “abundance,” “plenty,” or “the most.” It is the modern Israeli form of the biblical Merab (מֵרַב), preserving the sense of increase or profusion.

In the Hebrew Bible, Merab is the eldest daughter of King Saul (1 Samuel 14–18), a figure that anchored the name in Jewish tradition though it remained relatively uncommon for centuries. The Zionist-era revival of Hebrew spurred its renewed use, and since the late 20th century Merav/Meirav has been a familiar choice in Israel and the diaspora, borne by several public figures. Variants and transliterations include Meirav, Meyrav, Merab (biblical/English), and, less often, Mirav. Short forms such as Meri occur informally. The name’s imagery of fullness and blessing underlies its enduring appeal.