Marloes
m(a)-rloes,
mar-loes
Origin:Dutch
Meaning:Bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for a child; Beloved; Famous battle
Marloes is a feminine name of Dutch origin, which comes from a combination of Maria and Loes. Maria is based on the Hebrew Mary, which can translate to “bittermess,” “rebelliousness,” “wished for a child,” and “beloved.” Loes, on the other hand, is a diminutive variant of the Dutch Lodewijk, which is based on the German Ludwig and translates to “famous battle.” We know baby is a much-loved, wished-for addition to your family. With the name Marloes, your little one will have the encouragement they need to take the road less traveled and fight for the win each time.
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Behind the Name, Marloes, December 2022
Behind the Name, Mary, December 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Lodewijk
Name Doctor, Mary
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