Meeri

Meeri is a Finnish feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, the same ancient root that underlies Mary and its many European cognates. The Hebrew origin is debated but is often connected to roots meaning beloved or wished-for child, and possibly to elements meaning sea or bitterness. Meeri developed as a distinctly Finnish form through phonological adaptation, fitting the vowel patterns characteristic of the Finnish language. Related forms include Meri, Maria, and Maaria.