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Muriel
MYOOR-rih-uhl
Muriel (name) means a female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, chiefly used in Britain. Example: “Her great-aunt was named Muriel.”
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A female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, chiefly used in Britain.
"Her great-aunt was named Muriel."
"Funny sort of name. Who would think of calling a little newborn baby Muriel?"
— Anne Tyler, The Accidental Tourist (1985)
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Etymology
An anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireall, from muir ("sea") and geal ("white, bright").
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What does “Muriel” mean?
The word “Muriel” means a female given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, chiefly used in Britain.
How do you pronounce “Muriel”?
“Muriel” is pronounced MYOOR-rih-uhl (/ˈmjʊəɹɪ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Muriel” in a sentence?
Here is “Muriel” used in a sentence: “Her great-aunt was named Muriel.”
What part of speech is “Muriel”?
“Muriel” is a name.
Where does the word “Muriel” come from?
The word “Muriel” comes from Scottish Gaelic. An anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireall, from muir ("sea") and geal ("white, bright").
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