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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Wished-for child

Let baby know just how much you love them from the moment they enter the world. Marlise is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “wished-for child.” Marlise is connected to the name Miryam, and also has associations with Elisabeth, adding it to the list of timeless classics for baby girls. Whatever the days may bring, life with this little one is sure to be a dream come true.