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The baby name Meyri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-ree (/ˈmeɪri/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: MAY-ree (/ˈmeɪri/)

What is the meaning of the name Meyri ?

The baby name Meyri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-ree (/ˈmeɪri/).

Meyri is in Origin.

Meyri blends several traditions. As a Hebrew-leaning form, it relates to Meir/Meira, from the verb me'ir, 'to give light,' yielding meanings like 'one who shines.' It can also be read as a stylistic cousin of Scottish Gaelic Màiri (Mairi), the local form of Mary from Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated origin often interpreted as 'beloved' and associated with 'star of the sea.'

Meiri appears as a long-standing Jewish surname (notably borne by the medieval Talmudist called "the Meiri"), while Meira has steady modern use in Israel. The y-ending of Meyri fits contemporary naming that softens traditional roots. Variants and cognates include Meiri, Meira, Meyra, Màiri/Mairi, and Mayri; related male form: Meir. Overall, Meyri conveys a bright, rich, cross-cultural heritage.

Meyri is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 64 recorded uses across 15 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.

Meyri has the following similar or variant Names

Meyri – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
BR 0 #357 4 5,969
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Girls 0 #924 18 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,173 11 17,781
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440

Meyri is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Meyri

Meyri is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Meyri is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MAY-ree (/ˈmeɪri/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mary, Mari, Mairi, Meiri, Meiry and Mayri.
Across languages, Meyri has these equivalents: Maria (Spanish/Italian), Marie (French), Maryam/Mariam (Arabic/Hebrew), Miriam (Hebrew), Mairéad/Mairi (Scottish/Irish).
Yes — Meyri is a rare name. We found 64 recorded uses of it as a first name across 15 countries, and it doesn't appear in any of the official national popularity rankings we track. If you choose Meyri, your child is unlikely to share it with anyone in their school year.