May-Liss
Germanic/Scandinavian · Girl
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About the name May-Liss
The name 'May-Liss' is a compound name, typically combining the English month name 'May' (from Latin *Maius*, associated with the goddess Maia) with 'Liss', a short form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew *Elisheva*, meaning "God is my oath"), thus carrying the blended meaning "the month of May's God is my oath." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, particularly in Norway and Germany, where compound names became fashionable in the 20th century, though it lacks notable historical figures or deep religious tradition.
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Etymology
The name 'May-Liss' is a compound name, typically combining the English month name 'May' (from Latin *Maius*, associated with the goddess Maia) with 'Liss', a short form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew *Elisheva*, meaning "God is my oath"), thus carrying the blended meaning "the month of May's God is my oath." It is used primarily in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, particularly in Norway and Germany, where compound names became fashionable in the 20th century, though it lacks notable historical figures or deep religious tradition.
May-Liss currently ranks #614 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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