Find out how popular the first name Marylisa has been for the last 1 years (from 1978 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marylisa by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Marylisa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marylisa.

The history of the first name Marylisa

The name Marylisa is a relatively modern construction, blending the names Mary and Lisa. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Miriam, from which the English name Mary is derived. Mary has been a popular name throughout Christian history, often given in honor of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Miriam is believed to have meant "bitter" or "beloved" in ancient Hebrew. The name appears in the Old Testament, referring to the sister of Moses and Aaron. Miriam played a significant role in the Exodus story, leading the Israelite women in song and dance after crossing the Red Sea.

The name Lisa, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the Germanic name Elisabeth, which ultimately stems from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." Elisabeth was the name of the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament.

While the precise origin of the combination Marylisa is unclear, it likely emerged in the 20th century as a creative blend of two popular names. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marylisa include:

1. Marylisa Leffler (born 1926), an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.

2. Marylisa Burgos (born 1938), a Venezuelan singer and actress who gained popularity in Latin American countries during the mid-20th century.

3. Marylisa Alcázar (born 1944), a Spanish-born American artist and sculptor known for her abstract works in metal and wood.

4. Marylisa Lichtenwalter (born 1952), an American author and journalist who has written several novels and non-fiction books on various topics.

5. Marylisa Fortunato (born 1962), an Italian-American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful line of artisanal cheese products.

While not an ancient name, Marylisa has gained some recognition in various fields, from entertainment to literature and business, primarily in the latter half of the 20th century.

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