Merve
Merve is a Muslim girl name meaning “Marwa, the hill in Mecca; a fragrant shrub”.
| Meaning | Marwa, the hill in Mecca; a fragrant shrub |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Marwa |
| Arabic spelling | مروة |
| Pronunciation | MER-veh |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Merve
Merve is the Turkish form of Marwa, the hill in Mecca between which Hājar ran seven times searching for water, a journey pilgrims re-enact in the saʿy. In Arabic marwa also names a kind of hard white stone and a fragrant plant. Merve is one of the most common girls' names in Turkey.
Is Merve a Muslim name?
Yes. Merve is the Turkish form of Marwa, a place named in the Quran and central to the rites of Hajj and Umrah.
Is Merve in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).
Where is the name Merve used?
Very common in Turkey and among Bosniaks and Azerbaijanis.
Gifts with the name Merve
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Spellings and variants of Merve
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merve mean?
Merve means 'Marwa, the hill in Mecca; a fragrant shrub'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Marwa.
Is Merve a Muslim name?
Yes. Merve is the Turkish form of Marwa, a place named in the Quran and central to the rites of Hajj and Umrah.
How do you write Merve in Arabic?
Merve is written مروة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Merve?
Merve is pronounced MER-veh.
Is Merve mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, al-Ṣafā and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah' (Quran 2:158).