Mary-Line
French · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Mary-Line
Mary-Line combines "Mary," derived from Latin *Maria* (ultimately from Hebrew *Miriam*, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"), with "Line," a Germanic element meaning "flax" or used as a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
Mary-Line combines "Mary," derived from Latin *Maria* (ultimately from Hebrew *Miriam*, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"), with "Line," a Germanic element meaning "flax" or used as a diminutive suffix. This hyphenated form is primarily a modern Western European invention, particularly used in French-speaking regions (as in "Marie-Line"), reflecting 20th-century naming conventions that blend traditional religious names with auxiliary elements.
The name appears in Christian-majority cultures, especially France and French-influenced communities, with no significant historical figures of widespread renown, making it a contemporary compound rather than a name with deep historical roots.
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Mary-Line currently ranks #1,982 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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