What is the origin of the name Marlise?

Marlise is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Marlise?

Marlise is pronounced MAR-leese.

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GirlGermanic

Marlise

MAR-leese

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

364

Peak Year

#16 in 1962

First Recorded

1944

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Marlise is a German and Dutch feminine name, a combination of Maria (from Hebrew, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Elisabeth (meaning 'my God is abundance').

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Marli Lise

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Marli Lise

Spelling Variations

Marlis Marilese

Similar Names

Marisa Larissa Elise Marilyn

Personality Traits

sophisticateddevoutelegantstrong-willed

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