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Merelina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Merelina

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The baby name Merelina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /mɛrəˈliːnə/ (me-ruh-LEE-nuh); Dutch-influenced: /meːrəˈliːna/ (may-ruh-LEE-nah).

Merelina is Dutch in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: /mɛrəˈliːnə/ (me-ruh-LEE-nuh); Dutch-influenced: /meːrəˈliːna/ (may-ruh-LEE-nah)

What is the meaning of the name Merelina ?

The baby name Merelina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /mɛrəˈliːnə/ (me-ruh-LEE-nuh); Dutch-influenced: /meːrəˈliːna/ (may-ruh-LEE-nah).

Merelina is Dutch in Origin.

Merelina is a rare elaboration formed from Merel/Merle, ultimately from Latin merula “blackbird,” with the feminine diminutive suffix -ina. In Dutch, Merel is a popular modern given name meaning “blackbird,” while French and English Merle have been used since the late 19th century; Merelina likely arose as a poetic, Latinate extension meaning “little blackbird” or “blackbird-like.”

Appearing sporadically in the Low Countries and Britain in Latinized spellings, the name remains uncommon, favored by parents seeking a lyrical, nature-linked choice with medieval color. Variants and related forms include Merlina, Merelena, Merel, Merle, and the Dutch diminutive Mereltje; cognates trace to Italian/Spanish Merlina and the Occitan Merla. Short forms or nicknames can be Mera, Meri, or Lina. The avian root often connotes song, dusk, and gentle resilience, giving Merelina a soft yet vivid symbolism.

Merelina is extremely rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.

Merelina has the following similar or variant Names

Merelina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
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People also ask about Merelina

Merelina is predominantly a girl's name.
Merelina is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /mɛrəˈliːnə/ (me-ruh-LEE-nuh); Dutch-influenced: /meːrəˈliːna/ (may-ruh-LEE-nah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Merel, Merelina, Merelene, Mirelina, Mirella and Marilena.
Across languages, Merelina has these equivalents: Merel (Dutch), Marilena / Marilina (Italian/Greek variants), Mirela / Mirella (Eastern European), Marina (Latin-derived, similar sound).
Merelina is a name of Dutch origin, traditionally used in the Netherlands. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within the Netherlands and its diaspora communities.
Yes, definitely. Merelina leaves almost no footprint in the statistics we follow, which is what makes it such an unusual choice.