Emerald or sea-bright
In Turkish, Meral is a common feminine name often associated with the gazelle, symbolizing grace. However, it also has roots in Germanic and French traditions as a variant of Muriel or Meryl, meaning 'sea-bright' or 'emerald'.
Less common today
Meral isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,379 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Turkish politician and former Minister of the Interior
Turkish screenwriter, actress, and film producer
