Origin and Meaning of Meribah

Contention or strife

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew word 'rîb' which means 'to contend' or 'to strive'. The name is biblically associated with a location mentioned in the Book of Exodus.

• Meribah is mentioned in the Bible as a place where the Israelites quarreled with Moses about the lack of water.
• The name is more commonly associated with biblical stories rather than modern usage, which makes it rare in contemporary naming.
• There are variations in spelling, including Meribah and Meribha, which reflect transliterations from Hebrew.
• Meribah does not currently rank in popularity charts for baby names, indicating its rarity in modern naming trends.
• Similar names that share the Hebrew roots of contention or striving include names like Yareb and Riva.