Boy name
Marlis name meaning
“Mary and Elizabeth”
Marlis is a masculine name referring to the combination of Maria and Elizabeth. It is an established German contraction of Maria and Elisabeth. Maria has a disputed meaning, while Elisabeth comes from Hebrew and means ‘God is my oath’, giving the combined name two distinct source elements.
What does Marlis mean?
Mary and Elizabeth
In Indonesian: Maria dan Elisabet
Origin and cultural usage of Marlis
Marlis is an established German contraction of Maria and Elisabeth. Maria's meaning is disputed, while Elisabeth comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Marlis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marlis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Evan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Marlis Siprianus
Meaning of each word
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Calvin: bald-headed
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Marlis Evan
Meaning of each word
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Evan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Marlis: Mary and Elizabeth
- Yosep: may God add
- Elon: oak tree
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How to pronounce Marlis
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦭꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮜᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Marlis a boy’s name?
Yes, Marlis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Marlis ranks #3,441 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marlis
- Malik♂Owner
- Markus♂Associated with Mars
- Martin♂Associated with Mars
- Mario♂Associated with Mars, in one interpretation
- Maruli♂To gain good fortune or benefit
- Mardi♂To cultivate, to nurture
- Marcus♂Possibly associated with Mars
- Muhlis♂Sincere and devoted
- Marius♂Associated with Mars, god of war
- Mari♂♀Beloved
- Marlon♂
- Muklis♂Sincere in devotion
Famous people named Marlis
- Marlis Rahman · b. 1942
- Marlis
- Marlis · b. 1964
- Marlis Yunan · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Marlis
What is the meaning of Marlis?
Marlis means Mary and Elizabeth. Marlis is an established German contraction of Maria and Elisabeth. Maria's meaning is disputed, while Elisabeth comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath'.
Is Marlis a boy’s name?
Yes, Marlis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marlis?
Marlis is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Marlis have?
Marlis has 2 syllables (Mar-lis) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marlis?
Marlis ranks #3,441 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marlis?
Some ideas: Marlis Natalis Evan; Marlis Steven Dennis; Marlis Siprianus.
Famous people named Marlis?
Notable people named Marlis include Marlis Rahman, Marlis, Marlis.
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