List of German Baby Names Meanings

Lydia

(LID-ee-ə)

Meaning & History Means "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, said to be named for the legendary king LYDOS. In the New Testament this is the name of a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. In the modern era the name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.

Meaning: Noble kind, of the noble sort Origin: Germanic

Lysa

What does Lysa mean? Lysa [lysa] as a name for girls is of Hebrew origin, and the name Lysa means "God is my oath". Lysa is a version of Elizabeth (Hebrew). ASSOCIATED WITH oath.

Meaning: A form of lisa Origin: German

Marlee

Bob is an unfortunate nickname for Marlee. Mars Bar, Marzipan. Meanings and history of the name Marlee: | Edit. English, means marshy meadow. Famous real-life people named Marlee: | Edit.

Meaning: A form of marlene Origin: German

Marleena

The meaning of the name Marleena is "star of the sea; from Magdala". Marleena is a variant form of Marlene (German, Latin, Greek).

Meaning: From the high tower Origin: German

Marlena

The name Marlena is a variant of Madeline which is Hebrew and Marlene which is German. Marlena can also be considered Austrian. It has many meanings that have been changed over the years, such as "Beloved", "Rebel", "Beloved of Magdala.", "Rebel of Magdala.", and "Child of Magdala." Also "Woman from Magdala."

Meaning: From the high tower Origin: German

Marlenee

English Meaning: The name Marlene is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Marlene is: A compound of Maria and Magdalene.. Woman from Magdala. Famous Bearer: Film star Marlene Dietrich.

Meaning: Blend of mary Origin: German

Marlis

(MAHR-lis)

The name Marlis is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Marlis is: Bitter.

Meaning: A short form of marlisa Origin: German

Marshall

(MAHR-shəl)

Marshall is an occupation name whose origin is from the Frankish mare ("horse") + skalkoz ("servant"). It is most commonly found as a surname, but may also be used as a given name. It is also an old Scottish surname meaning 'Love of Horses'.

Meaning: A caretaker of horses, a steward Origin: Germanic

Matilda

(mə-TIL-də)

Mathilda (sometimes spelled Matilda) is a female name, of Germanic Gothic derivation, derived from words corresponding to Old High German "maht" (meaning "might, strength") and "hild" (meaning "battle").

Meaning: Mother of merlin Origin: Germanic

Mattie

(MAT-ee)

German Meaning: The name Mattie is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Mattie is: Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack.

Meaning: A familiar form of martha, matilda Origin: German