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Mercy

/MER-see/Luganda & Kikuyu & Shona · a girl’s name

“Mercy, compassion, and a tender-hearted nature”

In Luganda

How to say it
MER-see
Given to
Girls
Used in
Uganda
How common
common

In Kikuyu

How to say it
MER-see
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya
How common
common

In Shona

How to say it
MUR-see
Given to
Girls
Used in
Zimbabwe
How common
common