Merari

Meaning of Merari

Merari is a feminine given name of ancient Hebrew origin, recorded in the Hebrew Bible as the third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levite division. Etymologically, it derives from the Hebrew root מרר (marar), meaning “bitter,” a descriptor that in its original context signified solemn duty rather than contemporary negativity. In Spanish usage, it is pronounced meh-RAH-ree (/me.ˈra.ri/), and in English-speaking contexts it remains rare. According to U.S. Social Security data, Merari has ranked outside the top 800 names since the mid-20th century—peaking at rank 699 in 1953—and most recently registered 13 newborns in 2024 (rank 937), following minor annual fluctuations of roughly 10 to 30 occurrences over the last decade. Its sustained low frequency makes Merari an analytically distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with both historical depth and precise linguistic roots.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as meh-RAH-ree (/me.ˈra.ri/)