The baby name Marilise is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-ree-LEEZ (IPA: /ˌmærɪˈliːz/).
The baby name Marilise is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAH-ree-LEEZ (IPA: /ˌmærɪˈliːz/).
Marilise is French, Latin in Origin.
Marilise is a modern compound feminine given name formed from Marie/Maria and Lise/Elise (a short form of Elisabeth). Marie derives from Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated - often interpreted as “wished‑for child,” “beloved,” or linked to “sea” - while Lise ultimately means “my God is an oath.” Together, Marilise conveys a blended sense such as “wished‑for child pledged to God” or “beloved, God’s promise.”
Usage clusters in Francophone naming traditions as the hyphenated Marie‑Lise; the consolidated spelling Marilise appears in French, Germanic, and especially Afrikaans and Dutch contexts from the mid‑20th century onward, aligning with the vogue for elegant double names. It remains uncommon in the English‑speaking world. Variants and related forms include Marie‑Lise, Marielise, Marilise, Marilize (Afrikaans), Marlise/Marliese, and Marlies; common short forms are Mari, Lise, Lize, Lisa, and Lissy.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 1961 | #271 | 3 | 1,151 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #437 | 11 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #845 | 97 | 12,708 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,037 | 105 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,436 | 11 | 9,415 |
Marilise is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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