Merjen means “pearl”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkmen.
- Merjen is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkmen.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Merjen mean?
Literal meaning
Merjen is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Turkmen. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مَرْجَان. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Merjen in Turkmen
What does Merjen mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Merjen and Merjan. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pearl” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Merjen come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian مَرْجَان.[1]✓ Documented
Is Merjen a Turkmen name?
Yes. Merjen is documented as a given name in Turkmen. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Classical Persian.
Merjen across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkmen | MerjenLatin MerjanLatin, variant | Girl | same as above: “pearl” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Merjen
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Merjen
Sibling names for Merjen
Names recorded for the same language (Turkmen) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Merjen rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ƏzizBoy“dear, precious”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- TyllaGirl“gold”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- GöwherGirl“jewel, gem”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltyngulGirl“golden flower”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- YakutUnisex“ruby”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüşGirl“silver”same language (turkmen) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AyperiGirl“moon + fairy”same language (turkmen)
- RəşidBoy“who guides on the right path”same language (turkmen)
Common questions about Merjen
What does the name Merjen mean?
Merjen means “pearl”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Turkmen.
Is Merjen a girl's or a boy's name?
Merjen is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Merjen come from?
Merjen is of Arabic and Classical Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Merjen?
Merjen is recorded for Turkmen. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Merjen spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Merjen (Latin), Merjan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Merjen have?
Merjen has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Merjen”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 89586581. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a female given name in the Turkmen section; listed as a female given name in the Turkmen section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian مَرْجَان (marjān), from Arabic مَرْجَان (marjān); headword of the Turkmen given-name entry (+1 more)
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