Marilou
MAR-ee-loo
Popularity
#11730
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,231
Peak Year
#90 in 1948
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A combination of Maria and Louise, each with Germanic/Hebrew origins. Maria means 'star of the sea,' and Louise means 'famous warrior'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Award-winning Filipina film director.
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