Muriel
/MYUHREEUHⱢ/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Muriel is a English name meaning "Bright as the sea". There are multiple theories. One links it to the Irish name Muirgheal (muir 'sea' + geal 'bright'). Another proposes it's a form of the Breton name Myriel, or a variant of Miriam.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic MYUHREEUHⱢ
IPA ˈmjʊɹiəɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MYUHREEUHⱢ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Muriel
- · Muriel Spark - Novelist
- · Muriel Humphrey Brown - Politician
- · Muriel Bowser - Politician
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