The baby name Marilisse is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌmærɪˈliːs/ (mar-ih-LEES); French: /ma.ʁi.lis/ (mah-ree-LEESS).
Marilisse is French in Origin.
The baby name Marilisse is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌmærɪˈliːs/ (mar-ih-LEES); French: /ma.ʁi.lis/ (mah-ree-LEESS).
Marilisse is French in Origin.
Marilisse is a modern French‑influenced compound formed from Marie and Lise/Elise. Marie descends from Latin Maria (via Greek Maria/Mariam), ultimately from Hebrew Miryam; Lise is a short form of Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva through Greek and Latin. The name fits the 20th‑century fashion for blended double names across the Francophone world (notably France, Belgium, and Quebec) and echoes Germanic pairings such as Marlise/Marliese. It remains rare but documented in civil records and contemporary baby‑name lists since the mid‑1900s.
Meanings reflect its parts: Marie is interpreted as “beloved,” “wished‑for child,” or linked to “sea,” while Lise/Elisabeth means “God is my oath.” Together, Marilisse can suggest “beloved child dedicated to God.” A folk association with French lis “lily” lends a floral nuance, “sea of lilies.” Variants and cognates include Marilise, Marylise, Marilyse, Marilys, Marielise, Marlise, Marliese, Marlies, and Marilisa; diminutives include Mari, Mali, Lise, and Lissy.
Marilisse is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
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