English
Merv
Merv comes from Ottoman Turkish مرو, and goes back to Classical Persian مَرْو.
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentمَرْوmarw
- Ottoman Turkishc. 1300–1928مروmerv
- EnglishtodayMerv
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Classical Persianc. 900–presentمَرْوmarw
- Ottoman Turkishc. 1300–1928مروmerv
- EnglishtodayMerv
Every English word from Classical Persian مَرْو
Today it means
name Synonym of Mary, a city in Turkmenistan noted for its former role on the Silk Road and similar trade routes.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Classical Persian مَرْو / Merv