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Marlisa
Pronounced mar-LEE-suh /mɑrˈliːsə/Medium
Meaning: Marlisa is a compound blending Mar- (from Mary or Marlene) with Lisa, itself a short form of Elizabeth; it also reads as a variant of Marisa. Through Mary and Elizabeth it touches 'beloved' and 'God is my oath'. It reads as a smooth, coined double name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marlisa is a blended name joining Mar-, from Mary or Marlene, to Lisa, a short form of Elizabeth; it also stands as a variant of Marisa. Such welded names were a mid-century specialty, pairing two familiar pieces into a fresh whole.
It stayed uncommon, only a few dozen girls a year at its high around 1989, with a thin tail into the 2020s. It keeps company with Marisa, Marlene and Lisa.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marlisa mean?
It's a blend of Mar- (Mary or Marlene) and Lisa, or a variant of Marisa.
How do you pronounce Marlisa?
It's said mar-LEE-suh /mɑrˈliːsə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Marlisa a boy or girl name?
Marlisa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marlisa?
Marlisa has always been an uncommon name in the U.S.