Merv
/mɜːv/US/mɝv/
Merv proper noun: synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
Proper noun (1)
Merv
Proper noun (2)
Merv
- A male given name, clipping of Mervyn.
Noun capitalized: MERV
MERV (plural MERVs)
- Abbreviation of minimum efficiency reporting value.
Merv meaning in Hindi, Urdu and Arabic
Merv in Hindi
- oasis-city in Central Asia
- मर्व marv
Merv in Urdu
- oasis-city in Central Asia
- مَرْو marv
Merv in Arabic
- oasis-city in Central Asia
- مَرْو marw
Synonyms of Merv
- Mary
- Meru
- Alexandria
- Alexandria Margiana
- Antioch
- Antiochia
- Antiochia Margiana
Forms of Merv
| Proper noun | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Marw |
| alternative form | Marv |
| alternative form | Merw |
| Noun | |
| plural | MERVs |
Origin of Merv
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish مرو (merv), from Classical Persian مَرْو (marw) (whence also Turkmen Merw).
Clipping of Mervyn.
Words formed from Merv
Words that rhyme with Merv
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Questions about Merv
- What does Merv mean?
- Merv means synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
- What is Merv in Hindi?
- Merv in Hindi is मर्व (marv). See Merv meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Merv?
- Merv can be a proper noun or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Merv?
- Merv is pronounced /mɜːv/ (UK).
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