Girl name
Merva name meaning
“possibly hard stone; flint”
Merva is explained through the meanings hard stone and flint. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is associated with Arabic Marwa, a word for a type of stone. The related spelling Merve and the hill of Marwa in Mecca provide concrete naming and geographical connections.
What does Merva mean?
Possibly hard stone; flint
In Turkish: muhtemelen sert taş; çakmak taşı
If Merva represents the Arabic name Marwa, it shares Merve's association with the hill paired with Safa in Mecca. The place is central to the sa'y ritual of pilgrimage, but the spelling Merva should be checked before assigning that derivation to every instance of the name.
Origin of the name Merva
Possibly an alternative rendering of Arabic Marwa, usually Merve in Turkish. Marwa denotes a type of stone and is also the name of a hill in Mecca.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Merva in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · والمروة · 2:158The Arabic place name Marwa, associated with Merva, occurs in the Quran as the hill mentioned alongside Safa. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Merva
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Merva Rahime
Meaning of each name
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
- Rahime: merciful, compassionate
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Vuslat Merva
Meaning of each name
- Vuslat: longed-for reunion; meeting the beloved
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
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Merva Sacide
Meaning of each name
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
- Sacide: one who prostrates in worship
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Fatmagül Merva
Meaning of each name
- Fatmagül: a combination of Fatma and rose
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
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Merva Hümanur
Meaning of each name
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
- Hümanur: name evoking the huma bird and light
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Vesile Merva
Meaning of each name
- Vesile: a means, intermediary or opportunity
- Merva: possibly hard stone; flint
How to pronounce Merva
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meɾva/ |
| Arabic | مروة |
Is Merva a girl’s name?
Yes, Merva is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Merva does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Merva
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Merva
- Merva Ulusoy · b. 1971
- Merva Aydemir Akkaya
- Merva Soluk Tekkesin
FAQ about the name Merva
What is the meaning of Merva?
Merva means “possibly hard stone; flint”. Possibly an alternative rendering of Arabic Marwa, usually Merve in Turkish. Marwa denotes a type of stone and is also the name of a hill in Mecca.
Is Merva a girl’s name?
Yes, Merva is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Merva in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. The Arabic place name Marwa, associated with Merva, occurs in the Quran as the hill mentioned alongside Safa. (e.g.: 2:158)
What is the origin of the name Merva?
Merva is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Merva have?
Merva has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Merva?
Merva does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Merva?
Some ideas: Merva Rahime; Vuslat Merva; Merva Sacide.
Famous people named Merva?
Notable people named Merva include Merva Ulusoy, Merva Aydemir Akkaya, Merva Soluk Tekkesin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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