Marlies

The feminine first name Marlies is a combination of the two biblical names Maria and Elisabeth (or its short form Lies).

What does the name Marlies mean?

The feminine first name Marlies is a combination of the two biblical names Maria and Elisabeth (or its short form Lies). Thus, Marlies is also a short form of the double name Maria-Elisabeth. The origin and meaning of the first name component Maria are not definitively established. Maria could have Egyptian roots and mean "the beloved." On the other hand, meanings derived from Hebrew such as "the (gift from God)," "the well-nourished," "the sea myrrh," "the sea drop," "the rebellious one," or "the untamed" are also conceivable. More about the individual derivations can be found on the name page for Maria. The second name element of Marlies traces back to the Hebrew name Elischeba, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words el for "God" and scheba for "happiness, perfection." Elisabeth or Lies accordingly means "God is fullness" or "God is perfection." Marlies is a widely used first name throughout the German-speaking world. It was particularly popular around the mid-20th century. Similar variants include Marliese, Marlis, Marlise, and Marilies.

Where does the name Marlies come from?

Etymology Marlies is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin with meanings such as "the rebellious one" or "God is fullness" and others. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Marlies?

Sound & pronunciation of Marlies: The name Marlies is two syllables and softly pronounced. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Mar-lies" [maʁˈliːs], with the second syllable carrying the tonal emphasis on the long "ie." The hissing "s" at the end adds a fine, clear accent. Marlies appears traditional and friendly - harmonious, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Marlies?

The most important name days for Marlies are September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary) and September 23 (Elisabeth, mother of the Baptist).

Popularity

In the 1930s, the name Marlies in Germany initially ranked between the Top 100 and Top 200, but lost popularity towards the end of the decade and dropped significantly for a time. In the 1940s and 1950s, the name gained considerable significance and established itself mostly within the Top 30 to Top 50.

Nicknames & pet names

Lieschen / Liesel / Liesi / Lisa / Lissi / Mala / Marcie / Mari / Marla / Marley / Marli / Marlie / Marlieschen / Märle / Märlisäli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Marlies Askamp (basketball player from Germany)
• Marlies Bardeli (German writer)
• Marlies Behrens (model from Germany)
• Marlies Berger (table tennis player from Germany)
• Marlies Busch (German writer)
• Marlies Caspary (German badminton player)
• Marlies Engel (German actress)
• Marlies Gohr (German sprinter)
• Marlies Göhr (athlete from Germany)
• Marlies Kamleitner (German handball player)
• Marlies Langenbrinck (German badminton player)
• Marlies Mejias (cyclist from Cuba)
• Marlies Oester (alpine ski racer from Switzerland)
• Marlies Rostock (skier from Germany)
• Marlies Schild (Austrian skier)
• Marlies Smulders (Dutch racing rower)
• Marlies ter Borg (Dutch philosopher)
• Marlies Theres Moitzi (Austrian actress)
• Marlies van Baalen (equestrian)
• Marlies Wagner (luge athlete from Austria)