Mercy Name Meaning & Origin
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Derived from Latin 'Mercia', meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion'. It is commonly used as a female given name in English-speaking countries and in parts of Africa, especially Nigeria and Ghana, where Christian influence has popularized biblical and virtue names.
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Ghanaian (African) 40% -
Nigerian (African) 35% -
American (Various) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mercy
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Mercy in the US (SSA Data):
Mercy Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.