Girl name
Merve name meaning
“hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill”
Merve means hard, pale stone and is also the name of a sacred hill. It comes from Arabic marwa and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The hill of Marwa in Mecca provides its geographical association, often mentioned together with Safa.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Merve mean?
Hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
In Turkish: sert, açık renkli taş; kutsal tepe adı
Merve names one of the two elevations in Mecca between which the ritual of sa‘y takes place during pilgrimage. The name therefore combines a concrete stone-related meaning with a religious geographical association. Its connection with Safa reflects their positions at the two ends of that route.
How popular is Merve?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 59provinces
- Girls named Merve in Türkiye (2025)
- 293,380
Where is Merve in the top 30?
59 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Merve
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Merve popular?
Merve combines an association with a sacred hill and a short, easy two-syllable pronunciation. It stays outside the top thirty throughout the supplied years, so these data show no current rise.
Origin of the name Merve
Merve comes from Arabic marwa, a word for hard pale stone and the name of the hill al-Marwa in Mecca. A derivation from Hebrew Moriah is not established.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Merve in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · والمروة · 2:158Marwa appears in the Quran as a place name alongside Safa, written with the attached conjunction and article. |
| 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 Merve
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Merve Elif
Meaning of each name
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
- Elif: name of the Arabic alphabet's first letter
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Devlet Merve
Meaning of each name
- Devlet: good fortune, prosperity; state, government
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
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Merve Şura
Meaning of each name
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
- Şura: consultation; a deliberative council
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Zehra Merve
Meaning of each name
- Zehra: radiant woman; shining one
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
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Merve Azra
Meaning of each name
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
- Azra: virgin; untouched, unspoiled
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Büşra Merve
Meaning of each name
- Büşra: glad tidings; welcome good news
- Merve: hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Merve Nur.
How to pronounce Merve
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meɾve/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مروه |
| Arabic | مروة |
Is Merve a girl’s name?
Yes, Merve is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Merve appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Merve
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Merve
- Merve Dizdar · b. 1986
- Merve Boluğur · b. 1987
- Merve Kavakçı · b. 1968
- Merve Çoban · b. 1993
- Merve Özbey · b. 1988
- Merve Çağıran · b. 1992
- Merve Tuncel · b. 2005
- Merve Aydın · b. 1990
- Merve Büyüksaraç · b. 1988
- Merve Dalbeler · b. 1987
- Merve Adıyaman · b. 1994
- Merve Dinçel · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Merve
What is the meaning of Merve?
Merve means “hard pale stone; name of a sacred hill”. Merve comes from Arabic marwa, a word for hard pale stone and the name of the hill al-Marwa in Mecca. A derivation from Hebrew Moriah is not established.
Is Merve a girl’s name?
Yes, Merve is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Merve in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Marwa appears in the Quran as a place name alongside Safa, written with the attached conjunction and article. (e.g.: 2:158)
What is the origin of the name Merve?
Merve is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Merve have?
Merve has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Merve?
Merve appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Merve?
Some ideas: Merve Elif; Devlet Merve; Merve Şura.
Famous people named Merve?
Notable people named Merve include Merve Dizdar, Merve Boluğur, Merve Kavakçı.
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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