Meri is both an Estonian and Finnish surname meaning "sea" and a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Arnold Meri (1919–2009), Soviet World War II veteran and Soviet Estonian politicianGeorg Meri (1900–1983), Estonian diplomat, writer and translatorHelle Meri (born 1949), Estonian actress, First Lady of Estonia 1992–2001, wife of President Lennart MeriHindrek Meri (1934–2009), Estonian statesmanLennart Meri (1929–2006), Estonian politician and writer, President of Estonia 1992–2001Veijo Meri (1928–2015), Finnish writerGiven name:
Meri Cetinić, Croatian pop singerMeri St. Mary, American punk poetMeri Utrio, Finnish writerMeri Wilson, American singerMeri von KleinSmid, American composer and sound artist