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Merv

murv

Merv (name) means a short form of the given name Mervyn. Example: “Everyone at the office just calls him Merv.”

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A short form of the given name Mervyn.
"Everyone at the office just calls him Merv."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish مرو (merv), from Classical Persian مَرْو (marw) (whence also Turkmen Merw).

Origin: Classical Persian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Merv” mean?

The word “Merv” means a short form of the given name Mervyn.

How do you pronounce “Merv”?

“Merv” is pronounced murv (/mɝv/ in IPA).

How do you use “Merv” in a sentence?

Here is “Merv” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the office just calls him Merv.”

What part of speech is “Merv”?

“Merv” is a name.

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