Sanskrit name Meru (Sanskrit:मेरु) literally means Mountain, Peak or High.
Meru (मेरु) Meru Hill is one of the forms of Lord Ganesha, so Meru (मेरु) is the name of Lord Ganesha. According to Puranas, It is a name of a fabulous mountain regarded as the Olympus of Hindu mythology, all the planets revolve around it, the Ganga falls from heaven on its summit, the whole mountain is covered with gems, its summit is the residence of Brahma and its 4 quarters are guarded by the regents, it is a place of meeting for all the divine beings.
Name Meru is not that popular in the U.S. It is one of those names which is rarely used in U.S as well as in India. Although meaning behind Meru holds a strong significance, but if you see in social networking activities as well, this name is rarely used.
Meru is short and easy to pronounce to non Indian, so Meru might get popular in next few years.
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