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Name meaning

Marilou

may mean “Marie and Louise”

Origin
French and English
Gender
Mostly feminine
Used in
English, French
Spellings
Marilou · Marylou
Say it
mah-ree-LOO
Letters
7

Likely meaning, sources differ

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The story of Marilou

Marilou joins Marie and Lou, a short form of Louise, famous in battle. The meaning of Marie is not certain.

Roots

Hebrew Miryam (uncertain) + Germanic hlud (famous).

Where it is used

Marylou is a related spelling.

Marilou name FAQ

What does the name Marilou mean?

Marilou may mean “Marie and Louise”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew Miryam (uncertain) + Germanic hlud (famous).

Where does the name Marilou come from?

Marilou is of French and English origin. Today it is used in English, French families.

How do you pronounce Marilou?

Marilou is usually pronounced mah-ree-LOO.

Is Marilou a boy's or a girl's name?

Marilou is mostly feminine.

What are other spellings of Marilou?

Related spellings and forms include Marylou.

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Sources

Name data: SSA-Census, 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.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marilou#Tagalog

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