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Marilisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Marilisa

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The baby name Marilisa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA_italian': '/ma.riˈli.za/', 'IPA_english': '/ˌmærɪˈliːsə/', 'respelling': 'mah-ree-LEE-sah (English: MAIR-ee-LEE-suh)'}.

Marilisa is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: {'IPA_italian': '/ma.riˈli.za/', 'IPA_english': '/ˌmærɪˈliːsə/', 'respelling': 'mah-ree-LEE-sah (English: MAIR-ee-LEE-suh)'}

What is the meaning of the name Marilisa ?

The baby name Marilisa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA_italian': '/ma.riˈli.za/', 'IPA_english': '/ˌmærɪˈliːsə/', 'respelling': 'mah-ree-LEE-sah (English: MAIR-ee-LEE-suh)'}.

Marilisa is Italian in Origin.

Marilisa blends Maria with Lisa (a diminutive of Elisabetta/Elisabeth), yielding a compound common in Italian and Lusophone naming. Maria derives from Hebrew Miryam, widely glossed as “beloved” or “wished‑for child,” while Lisa traces to Hebrew Elisheva, “my God is an oath.” Together, Marilisa carries the devotional sense of a cherished child pledged to God.

The name appears in 20th-century Italy amid Catholic-inspired double names and spread to Brazil and the Portuguese diaspora, with sporadic use in Spanish-speaking communities. Variants and spellings include Marialisa, Mari-Lisa, and Marylisa; related forms include Marielisa in Spanish and Portuguese and the similar-looking Marisa (Maria + Luisa), though it is distinct. Nicknames range from Mari and Lisa to Isa and Lila. Usage remains uncommon in anglophone countries but is easily pronounced across languages, lending Marilisa a familiar yet individual profile.

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Marilisa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PT 0 #246 5 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
IT Girls 0 #411 2,560 9,415
PT Girls 0 #428 24 7,952
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
IT 0 #528 190 4,183
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
BR Girls 0 #897 45 12,708
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
United States Girls 2007 #951 6 10,181
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Marilisa is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AO
BO
BR
CL

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People also ask about Marilisa

Marilisa is predominantly a girl's name.
Marilisa is a 4 syllable name, pronounced {'IPA_italian': '/ma.riˈli.za/', 'IPA_english': '/ˌmærɪˈliːsə/', 'respelling': 'mah-ree-LEE-sah (English: MAIR-ee-LEE-suh)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mari-Lisa, Marilissa, Marylisa, Marilysa, Marilísa and Marisa.
Across languages, Marilisa has these equivalents: Maria-Lisa (Spanish/Portuguese/Italian), Mary-Lisa (English), Marisa (shortened related form).
Somewhat — Marilisa ranked #951 in United States in 2007, placing it just outside the most common names.