What origin is the name Muriel?

Muriel comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Muriel a popular name?

Muriel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Muriel?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Muriel — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Muriel

Q: Is Muriel a rare name?

Yes. Muriel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Muriel

Muriel

Girl

arabic

2 syllables

Muriel is an arabic girl's name meaning "This name has roots in Arabic and Celtic, meaning myrrh or shining sea. It is associated with brightness and the ocean.".

Parents who choose Muriel pick a girl name from the arabic tradition, meaning "This name has roots in Arabic and Celtic, meaning myrrh or shining sea. It is associated with brightness and the ocean.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name has roots in Arabic and Celtic, meaning myrrh or shining sea. It is associated with brightness and the ocean.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Muriel

Very rare in US records

What does Muriel mean?

Muriel is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "This name has roots in Arabic and Celtic, meaning myrrh or shining sea. It is associated with brightness and the ocean.".

Is Muriel a rare name?

Yes. Muriel does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Muriel

Omar Amir Malik Ali Zayn Muhammad

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Names with a similar meaning to Muriel

Muriel means "This name has roots in Arabic and Celtic, meaning myrrh or shining sea. It is associated with brightness and the ocean." — these names share that spirit.