Meritxell
Meaning of Meritxell
Meritxell is a female name with Catalan origin. In Catalan, it is pronounced as meh-REET-shehl (/məˈɾitʃəl/). The name Meritxell has a unique and exotic sound that sets it apart from more common names. It is associated with the Virgin of Meritxell, who is the patron saint of Andorra. Although not widely used in the United States, it has gained some popularity in recent years. In 2019, there were 10 newborns named Meritxell in America, ranking at 9723rd place. Variations of this name include Mercedes, which shares a similar elegance and sophistication. Overall, Meritxell offers parents a distinctive and culturally rich choice for their baby girl's name.
Pronunciation
Catalan
- Pronunced as meh-REET-shehl (/məˈɾitʃəl/)
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Notable People Named Meritxell
| Meritxell Borràs i Solé is a Spanish politician and pharmacist from Catalonia who served as Catalonia's Minister of Governance and Institutional Relations. |
| Meritxell Batet Lamaña is a Spanish jurist and former politician who served as President of the Congress of Deputies from 2019 to 2023. |
| Meritxell Budó i Pla is a Spanish politician and pharmacist from Catalonia, currently serving as the Minister of the Presidency and Government Spokesman of Catalonia. |
| Meritxell Huch is a stem cell biologist and director at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, known for her research in tissue regeneration and the development of disease models for human organs. |
| Meritxell Colell Aparicio is a Spanish director known for her work in the film industry. |
