Mercy name - Meaning of Mercy

Mercy name - Meaning of Mercy

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Gender
Feminine
Lucky Number
1
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Usage
English, Latin
Pronounced
MUR-see
Mercy Meaning
From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces 'wages, reward', a derivative of merx 'goods, wares'. This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. Simply taken from the English word meaning 'compassion, benevolence', ultimately derived from merces, which means 'price paid'. The element of mercy plays an important part in the Christian tradition.

Mercy Related Names
Variants: Mercia, Mercey, Mercie, Mersey, Mersi, Mersie, Mersy
Diminutive: Merry

Mercy Celebrities
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