Mailys
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mailys
Mailys is a modern French name combining "Mai" (May, the month) with the suffix "-lys," deriving from Greek "lys" meaning "dissolution" or "loosening," though the name is primarily appreciated for its euphonic quality rather than literal meaning.
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Etymology
Mailys is a modern French name combining "Mai" (May, the month) with the suffix "-lys," deriving from Greek "lys" meaning "dissolution" or "loosening," though the name is primarily appreciated for its euphonic quality rather than literal meaning. The name is used predominantly in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France, and emerged as a given name during the late 20th century with no significant historical precedent or religious association.
Mailys currently ranks #794 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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