Merv

See also: MERV and mérv

English

Etymology 1

From Turkmen [Term?], from Persian (Marv).

Proper noun

Merv

(chiefly historical) Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.

Synonyms

(ancient Mary, Turkmenistan): Meru, Alexandria, Alexandria Margiana, Antioch, Antiochia, Antiochia Margiana

Derived terms

Mervian

Related terms

Margiana
Margiane

Translations

oasis-city in Central Asia

Ancient Greek: Ἀντιόχεια τῆς Μαργιανή f (Antiókheia tês Margianḗ)
Arabic: مَرْو (marw)
Armenian: Մերվ (Merv), Մարվ (Marv)
Chinese: 木鹿, Mùlù
German: Merw n
Persian: مرو (fa) (marv)
Russian: Мерв (ru) m (Merv)
Spanish: Merv
Turkish: Merv
Turkmen: Merw

Etymology 2

Clipping of Mervyn.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /mɜːv/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
(General American) IPA^(key): /mɝv/
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)v

Proper noun

Merv

A male given name, clipping of Mervyn.

Translations

clipping of Mervyn

Turkish

Proper noun

Merv

Merv (oasis-city in Turkmenistan)