Marlik
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Marlik
Marlik derives from Persian roots, with "mar" meaning "snake" or "serpent" and the suffix "-lik" denoting a place or quality, thus meaning "place of snakes" or relating to serpents.
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Etymology
Marlik derives from Persian roots, with "mar" meaning "snake" or "serpent" and the suffix "-lik" denoting a place or quality, thus meaning "place of snakes" or relating to serpents. The name is primarily used in Persian and Kurdish cultures, with historical significance tied to the Marlik culture, an ancient Bronze Age civilization in northern Iran (c. 1500-600 BCE) known for its distinctive pottery and metalwork.
Marlik currently ranks #10,408 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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