Find out how popular the first name Mery has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mery by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Mery is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mery.

The history of the first name Mery

The name Mery originated from the ancient Egyptian language and culture, with its roots dating back to around 3100 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Egyptian word "meri," which means "beloved" or "loved one." The name was commonly used in ancient Egypt for both men and women.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mery can be found in the Pyramid Texts, a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary inscriptions from the Old Kingdom period (c. 2686-2181 BC). These texts mention individuals with the name Mery, suggesting its widespread use during that time.

In the New Kingdom period (c. 1550-1070 BC), the name Mery appeared in various historical records and documents, including the famous Amarna letters, which were diplomatic correspondence between the Egyptian pharaohs and other rulers of the ancient Near East.

One notable individual with the name Mery was Mery-Re, a high official and vizier (chief minister) during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1353-1336 BC). Mery-Re's name is inscribed on several monuments and artifacts from that era.

Another famous figure named Mery was Mery-Neith, a prominent Egyptian architect and engineer who lived during the 26th Dynasty (c. 664-525 BC). He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several important temples and structures, including the Temple of Neith at Sais.

In the realm of literature, the name Mery appears in various ancient Egyptian texts, such as the Tale of the Eloquent Peasant, a Middle Kingdom literary work dating back to around 2000 BC. The protagonist, a peasant named Mery, is depicted as a wise and eloquent individual who seeks justice from the pharaoh.

During the Ptolemaic period (323-30 BC), when Egypt was ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty of Greek origin, the name Mery continued to be used, albeit with slight variations in spelling, such as "Merytos" or "Merytis."

Other notable individuals with the name Mery include Mery-Tah, a high priest of Amun during the 19th Dynasty (c. 1292-1189 BC), and Mery-Amun, a royal scribe and adviser who served under Pharaoh Ramesses II (c. 1279-1213 BC).

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