Meruem is of African origin, specifically from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It is composed of two elements: 'Mero' meaning 'to be strong', and 'um' which signifies 'he'. Thus, Meruem translates to 'He is strong'. This name was likely bestowed upon a child in anticipation of their robust character or to encourage them towards resilience.
The name Meruem was given to 8 babies in total last year, with no occurrences in previous years.