The sea; bitter; or beloved
Meri has multiple distinct origins. In Finnish and Estonian, it is a direct word for the sea. It also serves as a variant of Mary, which stems from the Hebrew Miriam, traditionally interpreted as meaning bitter or beloved.
Less common today
Meri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,952 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Finnish modern dance pioneer
American singer-songwriter known for novelty songs
Television personality from Sister Wives
