Name meaning
Marlis
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- German
- Form of
- Marlies
- Say it
- MAR-lis
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Marlis is a German double name joining Maria, a form of Mary, with Lis, a short form of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, my God is an oath. The meaning of Mary itself is not certain.
Roots
Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) + Lis.
Marlis name FAQ
What does the name Marlis mean?
Marlis may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) + Lis.
Where does the name Marlis come from?
Marlis is of German origin. Today it is used in German families.
How do you pronounce Marlis?
Marlis is usually pronounced MAR-lis.
Is Marlis a boy's or a girl's name?
Marlis is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.