Marlis

Marlis is a female first name that originates from the combination of the biblical names Maria and Elisabeth, or their short form Lies or Lis.

What does the name Marlis mean?

The name Marlis is composed of the biblical names Maria and Elisabeth, serving as a strongly shortened form of the double name Maria-Elisabeth. The origin and exact meaning of Maria are unclear. It may have Egyptian roots and mean 'the beloved.' Alternatively, there are Hebrew derivations such as 'the (gift) of God,' 'the well-nourished,' 'the sea myrrh,' 'the sea drop,' 'the rebellious one,' or 'the untamed.' More information on these derivations can be found on the page about the name Maria. The second component of Marlis, Elisabeth, comes from Hebrew and is made up of the words el for 'God' and scheba for 'happiness, perfection.' Thus, Elisabeth or its short forms Lies or Lis means 'God is fullness' or 'God is perfection.' The girl's name Marlis is particularly common in German-speaking areas and was especially popular in the mid-20th century. Similar variations of this name include Marlies, Marliese, Marlise, and Marilies. A well-known bearer of the name is the German singer Marlis Petersen.

Where does the name Marlis come from?

The name Marlis has ancient Hebrew roots and can take on meanings such as 'the sea drop' or 'God is perfection.' In ancient Hebrew,

How do you pronounce Marlis?

The pronunciation of the name Marlis is simple and clear. It is pronounced in German as 'Mar-lis' [ˈmaʁlɪs], with the emphasis on the first part. The open A sound at the beginning conveys a pleasant warmth. The consonant combination '-rl-' provides a distinctive middle, while the short, closed '-lis' creates a definite conclusion. This makes Marlis appear down-to-earth and present, with a calm, structured, and clear aura.

When is the name day of Marlis?

The most significant name days for Marlis are September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary) and September 23 (Elisabeth, the mother of the Baptist).

Popularity

In Germany, Marlis is a valued first name. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 1940 when it reached 102nd place. In the last ten years, Marlis has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,242nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,317th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lisi / Malice / Marle / Marli / Marlinka / Marsli / Märi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Heide-Marlis Lautenschläger (German painter)
• Marlis A. Franke (German poet)
• Marlis Albrecht (German painter)
• Marlis Hillebrand (German poet)
• Marlis Kerstiens (German volleyball player)
• Marlis Petersen (German soprano)
• Marlis Spescha (Swiss alpine ski racer)