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Name
Malle
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

Malle is an Estonian diminutive of Maarja, a variant of the biblical name Maria, which in turn goes back to the ancient Hebrew Mirjam. The name metaphorically means 'the rebellious one', 'the bitter one', 'the well-nourished', 'the fruitful one', 'the beloved', 'the one loved by God', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'.

What does the name Malle mean?

Malle is an Estonian diminutive of Maarja, a variant of the biblical name Maria, which in turn goes back to the ancient Hebrew Mirjam. The name metaphorically means 'the rebellious one', 'the bitter one', 'the well-nourished', 'the fruitful one', 'the beloved', 'the one loved by God', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The origins are not yet definitively clarified, but the following numerous roots from Old Aramaic, Old Hebrew, or Ancient Egyptian are considered: mirjam the bitterness, the bitterness (Old Aramaic) mará (מָרָה) the bitterness (Old Hebrew) mar (מַר) the drop (Old Hebrew) môr (מֹר) the myrrh (Old Hebrew) yam (יָם) the sea (Old Hebrew) maor (מאור) the star, the light (Old Hebrew) mry beloved (Ancient Egyptian) rym to give (God's gift) (Old Hebrew) myr fruitful (Old Hebrew) róm (רוֹם) the height (Old Hebrew) meri (מְרִי) the rebelliousness (Old Hebrew) The name Maria and its original form Mirjam, along with their variants, are the most widely used Christian female names. Other variants include Maliah, Mahlia, Mallia, Maliya, and Malya. The name became known through the mother of Jesus, and in this context, it is considered a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Malle come from?

Etymology Malle is a female first name of Old Aramaic and Ancient Egyptian origin meaning 'the bitter one'. Ancient Egyptian Old Aramaic Old Hebrew

How do you pronounce Malle?

Malle is pronounced like 'Mahl-eh'.

When is the name day of Malle?

The name day of Malle is January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

Malle is a rare name in Germany. It has not appeared even once in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement so far was in 2003, reaching 977th place in the name charts of Denmark. From 1985 to 2024, Malle was given as a first name in Denmark fewer than 10 times, placing it at 4,713th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named that way there.

Frequently asked questions about the name Malle

What is the origin of the name Malle?

Malle is a female first name that has its roots in Old Aramaic and Ancient Egyptian. It is a diminutive form of Maarja, a variant of the biblical name Maria.

What does the name Malle mean?

The name Malle is often associated with various meanings, including 'the rebellious one', 'the bitter one', 'the well-nourished', and 'the beloved'.

How popular is the name Malle?

The name Malle is common in Estonia and can be seen as a charming and modern choice for a girl's name, although it is less known internationally.

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