Marlise - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Marlise \m(a)-rli-se, mar-lise\ is pronounced mar-LEESE. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "wished-for child". From Miryam.

For more information, see also the related name Marlisa.

Baby names that sound like Marlise are Marlyse and Marliss. Other similar baby names are Marline, Marise and Marlie.

Marlise is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Marlise. Compare Marlise with related baby names.