Maëlys
| Pronunciation | French pronunciation: [ma.ɛˈlis] |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Breton |
| Meaning | "chief, prince" |
| Region of origin | France |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Maël, Maëlle, Maïlys[1][2] |
Maëlys is a French feminine name of Breton origin.[3] It is a feminine form of the name Maël,[4] meaning "chief" or "prince". The name Maël was popularized by a fifth-century Breton saint Maël. During the early 2000s, the name Maëlys ranked highly for names given to baby girls, but subsequently declined in popularity.[3] Maëlle, another feminine form of the name Maël, is also popular in France and has ranked highly as a girl's name.[5] The Basque name, Maïlys, is also reputedly connected.[1]
Women
- Murder of Maëlys de Araujo (2008-2017), French child murder victim
- Maëlys Laporte (born 2006), French rhythmic gymnast
- Maelys Mpomé (born 2003), French professional footballer
Notes
- ^ a b Lebras, Florence (2013). Le Grand Guide des Prénoms. Marabout. p. 324. ISBN 9782501088466.
- ^ de Benoist, Alain, ed. (2009). Dictionnaire des prénoms (PDF) (in French). Paris: J. Picollec. p. 308. ISBN 978-2864772163.
- ^ a b "Prénom Maelys, féminin, breton, original : signification". madame.lefigaro.fr (in French). Le Figaro. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Les prénoms bretons dérivés de Mael". anarvorig.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2012.
- ^ "Maëlys". Behind the Name.