Find out how popular the first name Marili has been for the last 36 years (from 1983 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marili by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Marili is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marili.

The history of the first name Marili

The name Marili is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It is likely a combination of the names Maria and Lili, both of which have their roots in different languages and cultures.

Maria is a name derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, which means "bitter" or "beloved." It was the name of the mother of Jesus in the New Testament and has been a popular name among Christians for centuries. Lili, on the other hand, is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath."

While the exact origins of the name Marili are unclear, it is believed to have first emerged in various European countries during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance period. It may have been a combination of the names Maria and Lili used by families who wanted to honor both names in a single name.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Marili was in the 16th century, when it was recorded as the name of a minor noblewoman in the court of the Holy Roman Empire. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name gained more widespread popularity, particularly in German-speaking regions of Europe.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Marili. One of the earliest was Marili von Sachsen-Weimar (1515-1583), a German princess and abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey. Another was Marili von Sachsen-Meiningen (1681-1753), a German noblewoman and composer who wrote several operas and instrumental works.

In more recent times, Marili Norden (1904-1983) was a Swedish author and translator who wrote several novels and children's books. Marili Bayer (1915-2003) was a German actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

Perhaps the most famous bearer of the name Marili was Marili Myren (1944-2012), a Norwegian actress and model who starred in several films in the 1960s and 1970s, including the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977).

While the name Marili is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich history spanning several centuries and cultures.

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