Mercedes
2 synonyms for Mercedes, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "mercies," and also the name of a German luxury car brand.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Spanish Mercedes (Mary, Our Lady of Mercy). The car was named for Mercédès Jellinek, the daughter of Austrian businessman Emil Jellinek who ordered 36 cars from Gottlieb Daimler.
Full origin of Mercedes →Frequently asked questions
What does “Mercedes” mean?
The word “Mercedes” means a feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "mercies," and also the name of a German luxury car brand. In plain terms, also widely recognized as the Mercedes-Benz automobile brand.
How do you pronounce “Mercedes”?
“Mercedes” is pronounced muh-SAY-deez (/mɚˈseɪdiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mercedes” in a sentence?
Here is “Mercedes” used in a sentence: “Mercedes drove her father's old car to school every day.”
What part of speech is “Mercedes”?
“Mercedes” is a name.
Is “Mercedes” a common word?
“Mercedes” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Where does the name Mercedes come from?
Mercedes is a feminine given name of Spanish origin meaning "mercies." The same name is also used by a well-known German luxury car brand, which is why many English speakers associate the word with cars rather than people.
Is Mercedes a person's name or a car brand?
It is both. Mercedes is a traditional Spanish feminine given name meaning "mercies," and it is also the name of a German luxury car marque, so context determines which is meant.
What is the plural of Mercedes?
When referring to the cars, the plural is most often left unchanged, as in "two Mercedes." The form "Mercedeses" also appears in informal speech and writing, but many writers avoid it because it looks and sounds awkward.
