The Meaning Of The Name MERLION |
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| Meaning: | Sea Lion |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Origin: | French, Latin, Singaporean |
| Root: | A coined modern compound, blending mer (from Latin mare, meaning “sea”) and lion. A symbol of Singapore, combining the head of a lion with the body of a fish, representing Singapore’s origins as a fishing village (fish) and its evolution into a prosperous city (lion). |
| Syllables: | 2 |
Pronunciation: The name Merlion is commonly pronounced as “MUR-lee-ən” or “MUR-lyən”.
Popularity: Extremely rare as a given name.
Associated Color: Silver-blue
Historical Figures: None known
Famous People: None known
Fictional Characters:
Nicknames and Diminutives: Mer, Leon
Variations and Alternates: None known