Muriel
/MYUHREEUHⱢ/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Muriel is a English name meaning "Bright as the sea". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. 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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