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Mariliis is an Estonian combination of the first names Maria and Liis. The name Maria has biblical roots and is derived from the ancient Hebrew Mirjam, although its exact origin and meaning are disputed.
What does the name Mariliis mean?
Mariliis combines the names Maria and Liis in an Estonian double form. Maria is a historical name from the Bible, often translated as 'the beloved', 'the well-nourished', 'the rebellious', or 'the sea drop'. Liis is an Estonian short form of Elisabeth, derived from the ancient Hebrew Elisheva or Elischeba. In a figurative sense, this name means 'the one dedicated to God' or 'God is abundance'. The name is also known through the combination Maria-Elisabeth. Other variants include Marliesa, Marliese, Marlice, Marieliese, Marilies, Marilize, Marilia, Marilie, and Marili.
Where does the name Mariliis come from?
The origin of the name Mariliis is both ancient Aramaic and ancient Egyptian, meaning 'the beloved' or 'the one dedicated to God'. Ancient Egyptian and ancient Aramaic offer different meanings: derived from the name Maria, mry means 'beloved' (Egyptian) or mir means 'bitter' (Ancient Hebrew) as well as jam means 'sea' (Ancient Hebrew) or mry means 'rebellious' (Ancient Hebrew) and rym means 'to give' (Ancient Hebrew) or mra means 'to fatten' (Ancient Hebrew). From Liis, it derives ʾēl (אֵל) = God (Ancient Hebrew) and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) = oath, vow, seven (the number of abundance) (Ancient Hebrew). The languages from which this name originates are Baltic and Estonian.
How do you pronounce Mariliis?
Ma-ri-lis
When is the name day of Mariliis?
The name days for Mariliis fall on January 1, April 9, April 23, August 20, September 12, and November 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Mariliis is considered a rare first name. In 2013, it reached the 3,816th place in the ranking of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at the 10,750th position. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Mariliis
What does the name Mariliis mean?
Mariliis has both ancient Aramaic and ancient Egyptian roots and means among other things 'the beloved' or 'the one dedicated to God'. The derivations from Maria and Liis contribute to the diversity of meanings.
For which gender is the name Mariliis suitable?
Mariliis is a typical girl's name and is used exclusively for girls.
Are there suitable middle or nicknames for Mariliis?
No common nicknames are known for the name Mariliis. However, the variety of variants such as Marliesa or Marliese can serve as inspiration for middle names.
How is the name Mariliis pronounced?
The name Mariliis is usually pronounced as 'Ma-ri-lis', with the syllables clearly separated.