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Marsali

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Pronounced MAR-sə-lee /ˈmɑr.sə.li/Medium

Meaning: The Scottish Gaelic form of Marjory/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Marsali is the Scottish Gaelic Marjory — 'a pearl'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'MAR-sə-lee').
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Origin MediumGreek, Scottish
MeaningThe Scottish Gaelic form of Marjory/Margaret — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'
U.S. rank (2025)#6252 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marsali is the Scottish Gaelic form of Marjory (a medieval form of Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'. A lyrical, soft Highland name (the character Marsali Fraser in the Outlander novels and series; said 'MAR-sə-lee'; nickname Marsi).

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish families. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Margaret/Marjory means 'a pearl' (Greek margarites) — Marsali is its Scottish Gaelic form, lyrical and soft (the character Marsali in Outlander; said 'MAR-sə-lee').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Marsali — Scottish Marjory

Variations

MarjoryMarsailiMarjorie

Nicknames

Marsi

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If you like Marsali…

Marjorie— a companion Marjorie girls' name
Margaret— the source name
Magali— shares the -li ending
Anyeli— lands in the same popularity range
Angelli— echoes that soft -li sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marsali mean?

Marsali is the Scottish Gaelic Marjory/Margaret — Greek 'a pearl'.

How do you pronounce Marsali?

It's said MAR-sə-lee /ˈmɑr.sə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marsali a boy or girl name?

Marsali is a girl's name.

How popular is Marsali?

Marsali is a rare name in the U.S.

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