At a Glance
- Origin
- Māori (adapted form of an introduced Western name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- meh-reh-AH-nah
Mereana is a Māori (adapted form of an introduced Western name) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Mereana
Origin: Māori (adapted form of an introduced Western name).
A common claim: "Of the sea," as a Māori form of Marina Actually: Sources disagree on whether it derives from Marina, Marian, or Mary, so the 'of the sea' meaning (which only holds if it's from Marina) isn't confirmed.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mereana
meh-reh-AH-nahIPA /mɛɾɛˈɑːnə/
Popularity of Mereana
Mereana doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Mereana
- 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars
- 175+ Beautiful Ocean Names For Girls (with Meanings)
Similar Names
Rangi · Hina · Kalani · Malia · Iara · Pania
