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Merpati as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Merpati

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The baby name Merpati is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MER-pah-tee; IPA: /mərˈpati/.

Merpati is Indonesian, Malay in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Indonesian, Malay
Pronunciation: MER-pah-tee; IPA: /mərˈpati/

What is the meaning of the name Merpati ?

The baby name Merpati is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MER-pah-tee; IPA: /mərˈpati/.

Merpati is Indonesian, Malay in Origin.

Merpati derives from Indonesian and Malay, literally “dove” or “pigeon,” a bird long associated across the region with peace, gentleness, fidelity, and hopeful return. The term is standard in both languages and readily understood throughout the Malay Archipelago, giving the name a clear, nature-rooted meaning with serene imagery.

As a given name it is uncommon but familiar in Indonesia and Malaysia, used since the late 20th century and typically read as feminine, though effectively unisex. Literary and musical references to the merpati have helped its adoption in modern nature- and virtue-themed naming. Variants are minimal: the spelling is stable, with informal nicknames such as Mer or Pati. Related or symbolic equivalents include Paloma (Spanish), Colomba/Colombina (Italian), and Jemima, Yonah, or Yonina (Hebrew “dove”). Compound forms like Merpati Putih (“white dove”) appear in cultural contexts but are rare as personal names.

Merpati has the following similar or variant Names

Merpati – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
TW Girls 0 #261 16 8,139
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
MY 0 #317 14 12,352
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
SG Girls 0 #566 21 18,916
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #602 14 16,104
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
MY Girls 0 #781 216 24,821
SA Girls 0 #875 61 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Boys 0 #993 119 25,439
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Merpati is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BH
BN
EG
HK

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People also ask about Merpati

Merpati is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Merpati is a 3 syllable name, pronounced MER-pah-tee; IPA: /mərˈpati/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pati, Merpa and Ati.
Across languages, Merpati has these equivalents: Paloma (Spanish), Columba (Latin/Irish), Colombe (French), Dove (English), Yonah / Jonah (Hebrew).
Merpati is a name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Indonesia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Indonesia and its diaspora communities.