Meridian

Meaning of Meridian

Meridian is a feminine given name of Latin derivation, ultimately rooted in the term meridianus, meaning “midday” or “southern,” and carries precise onomastic resonance through its association with the prime meridian—the zero-degree longitude line that undergirds global geographic and navigational systems. In English (pronounced /məˈrɪdiən/), the name conveys an analytical clarity and a sense of spatial orientation, evoking both astronomical demarcation and cartographic precision. Its adoption in the United States has remained modest yet consistent over the past three decades, with annual birth counts fluctuating in the low double digits and Social Security rankings occupying the 800–970 range; such stability reflects a technically appealing rarity among contemporary appellations. As a personal identifier, Meridian suggests an affinity for structure, exactitude, and the boundary-crossing spirit emblematic of modern exploration.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as muh-RID-ee-uhn (/məˈrɪdiən/)

• Meredith
• Merritt
• Merril
• Merryn