Meara

Gender: Girl
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Jolly, jovial
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Meara Meaning and Origin

Meara is a girl’s name of Irish origin meaning “jolly, jovial.” In Irish, Meara (also spelled Mearadh) is derived from the Gaelic word “meadhra,” which means “mirth” or “festivity.” It is often used as a feminine given name in Ireland. The meaning of Meara varies depending on its origin. On the other hand, if it is connected to the Hebrew name Mara, it signifies bitterness or sorrow. The name Meara is not among the most common names in contemporary usage. It may be considered unique and less frequently encountered.

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• Sinead
• Aislinn
• Briallen
• Rowan
• Eilidh
• Keira
• Finola
• Aoife
• Niamh
• Sorcha

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