Merv

See also: MERV and mérv

English

Etymology 1

From Turkmen [Term?], from Persian ‎ (marv).

Proper noun

Merv

(historical) A former major oasis-city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, located near today's Mary in Turkmenistan.

Related terms

Margiane, Margiana

Translations

oasis-city in Central Asia

Ancient Greek: Ἀντιόχεια τῆς Μαργιανή f (Antiókheia tês Margianḗ)
Arabic: مَرْو‎ (marw)
Armenian: Մերվ (Merv), Մարվ (Marv)
Chinese: 木鹿, Mùlù
German: Merw n
Persian: مرو‎ (fa) (marv)
Russian: Мерв (ru) m (Merv)
Spanish: Merv
Turkish: Merv
Turkmen: Merw

Etymology 2

Clipping of Mervyn.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /mɜːv/
Audio (Berkshire, UK) (file)
(General American) IPA^(key): /mɝv/
Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)v

Proper noun

Merv

A male given name Short for Mervyn.

Translations

short form of Mervyn

Turkish

Proper noun

Merv

Merv (oasis-city in Turkmenistan)

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