The baby name Merula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Latin: /ˈme.ru.la/ (MEH-roo-lah); English: /ˈmɛrʊlə/ or /məˈruːlə/ (MER-oo-luh or meh-ROO-lah).
Merula is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Merula is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Latin: /ˈme.ru.la/ (MEH-roo-lah); English: /ˈmɛrʊlə/ or /məˈruːlə/ (MER-oo-luh or meh-ROO-lah).
Merula is Latin in Origin.
Merula derives from classical Latin merula, meaning “blackbird,” especially the common blackbird (Turdus merula). In ancient Rome it appeared as a cognomen, perhaps evoking keen sight or melodious song; one notable bearer was the flamen dialis and suffect consul Lucius Cornelius Merula (87 BCE). Because merula is a feminine noun, the given name today skews feminine, though it can be used unisex.
While extremely uncommon as a personal name across history, Merula surfaces in medieval and Renaissance records more often as a byname or, later, an Italian surname, famously borne by the Baroque composer Tarquinio Merula. Its modern use reflects the broader revival of nature and avian names in the English-speaking world. Related forms include French/English Merle and feminine Merla; Dutch Merel shares the same meaning. Italian cognates Merlo and Merla and Spanish Mirlo parallel the word sense. Possible nicknames: Meri, Rue, Rula.
Merula is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 10 recorded uses, across 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Girls | 0 | #226 | 2 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Merula is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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