Mercy
/mersee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Mercy is a English name meaning "Compassion". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. The name "Mercy" comes from the Latin word "merces," meaning "payment, reward, wages," which evolved to mean "pity, compassion."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic mersee
IPA mɝsi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as mersee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mercy
- · Mercy Otis Warren - American Patriot and Writer
- · Mercyhurst University - University in Erie
- · Pennsylvania
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