Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. MEHR-əl  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Variant of Muriel. A famous bearer is American actress Meryl Streep (1949-), whose real name is Mary Louise Streep.

Related Names

DiminutiveMerletta
Other Languages & CulturesMuriel, Murielle(French) Muriel, Muirgheal(Irish) Muriel(Medieval Breton) Muirgel(Old Irish) Myrgjǫl(Old Norse) Muriel(Scottish) Muireall(Scottish Gaelic)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022