The nameMerve

Merve is a girl's name very common in Turkey, taken from the name of a hill in Mecca.

Meaning

Merve is the Turkish form of Marwa, a hill in Mecca linked to the rites of pilgrimage.

Origin

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

History

The name has been given steadily in France since the 1990s.

Popularity of the name Merve

Merve in France

1999peak year (130 births)
1,840babies named Merve in France since 1900
065130 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Merve was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 780 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Merve. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Merve in France were born before 2001.

Merve in Belgium

1995peak year (68 births)
568babies named Merve in Belgium since 1995
03468 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Merve was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 270 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Merve. Half of all babies named Merve in Belgium were born before 2000.

Variants and related names

Merve in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merve mean?

Merve is the Turkish form of Marwa, a hill in Mecca linked to the rites of pilgrimage.

What is the origin of the name Merve?

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

Is Merve a girl's or a boy's name?

Merve is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Merve?

Variants and related names of Merve include Marwa.