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Marilu

MAH-ree-loo

Popularity

#7432

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

2,263

Peak Year

#55 in 1991

First Recorded

1919

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A portmanteau of Maria (star of the sea) and Luisa (famous warrior) or Lucy (light).

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marilú Henríquez

    Chilean actress and theater director.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

VivaciousCharmingWarmCreative

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