Meroe
Place of the pyramids.
Sudan, Nubia
Unisex · M
Meroe
“Place of the pyramids.”
About this name
The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Kush, famous for its ironworks and the hundreds of steep-sided pyramids that still stand today in the Sudanese desert.
It means "Place of the pyramids." Meroe has Sudan and Nubia origins. Meroe has a popularity score of 77 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Meh-row-ee. It is traditionally associated with Secular. It is associated with themes of Architecture and Place. Its listed personality traits are Grand and Mysterious. It has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
Name Details & Attributes
Meanings
Pyramid City
Ancient
Personality Traits
Syllables
3
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meroe mean?
The name Meroe means "Place of the pyramids."
What origin is the name Meroe?
Meroe has Sudan and Nubia origins.
Is Meroe a boy or girl name?
Meroe is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Meroe?
Meroe is pronounced Meh-row-ee.
Is Meroe popular?
Meroe has a popularity score of 77 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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