Marlise - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Marlise \m(a)-rli-

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 an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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