name
Mere
MEH-reh
/ˈmɛrɛ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mere
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Māori (New Zealand/Aotearoa)
- Meaning
- Māori form of Mary; also a traditional jade weapon
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
A mere (pronounced similarly) is also a flat jade club — a symbol of chiefly authority in Māori culture
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