The exact origin and meaning of the name Meritxell are not documented. It is considered a name of unspecified etymology.
Meritxell is a name of Andorran origin, derived from the sanctuary of Our Lady of Meritxell. It spread in Spain mainly from the second half of the 20th century onwards.
In Spain, 10,720 births have been registered with this name. Its peak of popularity was in 1975, reaching its highest usage that year.
No equivalent forms in other languages or standardized diminutives are documented. The name is generally maintained in its original form.
It is spelled with an 'x' intercalated between two 'l's: Meritxell. The pronunciation is similar to 'meri-tchell', with the 'x' sounding like 'ch' in Catalan.
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