Merv
Мерв
Merw
Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and…Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
UK/mɜːv/US/mɝv/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
Merw
МервMerv
A male given name, clipping of Mervyn.
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
oasis-city in Central Asia:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
oasis-city in Central Asia:
Origin
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish مرو (merv), from Classical Persian مَرْو (marw) (whence alsoBorrowed from Ottoman Turkish مرو (merv), from Classical Persian مَرْو (marw) (whence also Turkmen Merw).
Clipping of Mervyn.
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