Mai-Lis
Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mai-Lis
Mai-Lis is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Mai" (a form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Latin) and "Lis" (a diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath" from Hebrew).
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Etymology
Mai-Lis is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Mai" (a form of Maria, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved" from Latin) and "Lis" (a diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning "God's oath" from Hebrew). The name is primarily used in Nordic countries, particularly Sweden and Finland, where compound names have been traditional since the 20th century.
Mai-Lis currently ranks #2,794 in the United States as a girl's name.
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