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Marlis

MAR-lis

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Swedish

Total Births

846

Peak Year

#33 in 1941

First Recorded

1919

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Marlis is a Scandinavian and German name, likely a short form of Maria and Elisabeth, combining meanings like 'star of the sea' and 'my God is abundance'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

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Personality Traits

ResilientStrongElegantIndependent

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