Girl name
Marlia name meaning
“beloved; bitterness”
Marlia is a feminine name commonly linked to Maria or the European form Marília, with meanings interpreted as “beloved” or “bitterness.” Through Maria, its proposed origin leads to Hebrew Miryam. The meaning of Miryam is disputed, and these are traditional interpretations associated with that source name.
What does Marlia mean?
Beloved; bitterness
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; kepahitan
Origin and cultural usage of Marlia
Marlia may be understood as an elaboration of Maria or as related to European Marlia/Marília. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam, whose disputed meaning is traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitterness', among other readings.
How to pronounce Marlia
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮤᮃ |
Is Marlia a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marlia ranks #1,153 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marlia
Famous people named Marlia
- Marlia Hardi · b. 1926
- Marlia · b. 1977
- Marlia Singgih · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Marlia
What is the meaning of Marlia?
Marlia means beloved; bitterness. Marlia may be understood as an elaboration of Maria or as related to European Marlia/Marília. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam, whose disputed meaning is traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitterness', among other readings.
Is Marlia a girl’s name?
Yes, Marlia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Marlia have?
Marlia has 3 syllables (Mar-li-a) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marlia?
Marlia ranks #1,153 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Marlia?
Notable people named Marlia include Marlia Hardi, Marlia, Marlia Singgih.
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