A few days ago
Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch

Where does this name come from?

Okay, so I was wondering where the female first name, Marlis, or Marlise, comes from. As in the country of origin. Thanks a ton!!!

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A few days ago
maî

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Name:

Marlis-female name German origin from the word meaning Bitter

Marlies-female name Hebrew origin from the source Miryam a Hebrew name meaning wished-for child

It is also a Dutch name, referring back to Hebrew origins:

Hebrew ‘rebellious, defiant’

Hebrew ‘bitter, sad’

Hebrew ‘beautiful’

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A few days ago
Anonymous
Marlise. Meaning: Its source is Miryam, a Hebrew name meaning “Wished-for child.”This girl’s name is used in Dutch.
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A few days ago
pirate
www.babynamesworld.com

Origin:

Hebrew

Uncertain, maybe bitter

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Origin:

German

Contracted form of Maria Liese

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A few days ago
misshiccups
http://www.babynames.com/name/MARLIS
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