Merv

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Etymology 1

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 Merv on Wikipedia

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

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Merv

  1. (chiefly historical) Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
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Etymology 2

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Clipping of Mervyn.

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Merv

  1. A male given name Short for Mervyn.
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Merv

  1. Merv (oasis-city in Turkmenistan)