Marlise \m(a)-rli-se, mar-lise\ as a girl's name is pronounced mar-LEESE. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Marlise is "wished-for child". From Miryam.

For more information, see also the related name Marlisa.

Baby names that sound like Marlise are Marlyse and Marliss. Other similar baby names are Carlise, Marline, Marise and Marlie.