Polli
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- Name
- Polli
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Polli represents an alternative spelling of the name Polly. This name likely originated from child language from Molly, a diminutive of Mary, which is the English form of Maria.
What does the name Polli mean?
Polli is a variant of the name Polly, which may have its origin in child language and goes back to Molly, a medieval diminutive of Mary, the English equivalent of Maria. The exact origin and meaning of the biblical name Maria, and thus also of Polli, are unclear. One possible meaning from Egyptian is 'the beloved.' In Aramaic and Hebrew, however, meanings such as 'the (gift from God),' 'the well-nourished,' 'the sea myrrh,' 'the sea drop,' 'the rebellious,' or 'the untamed' can be derived. More information on these meanings can be found on the name page of Maria. Compared to Polly, the variant Polli is less common. Similar forms include Molli, Mollie, and Moly.
Where does the name Polli come from?
Polli is a feminine first name with ancient Hebrew and Egyptian origins, encompassing meanings such as 'the well-nourished' or 'the untamed' as well as others. The etymology includes ancient Hebrew and Egyptian elements, with 'mry' in Egyptian meaning 'beloved' or 'mir' in ancient Hebrew meaning 'bitter' and 'jam' in ancient Hebrew meaning 'sea.' Further derivations include 'mry' for 'rebellious,' 'rym' for 'to give,' and 'mra' for 'to fatten.' The language of the name is English.
How do you pronounce Polli?
The pronunciation of Polli is clear and straightforward: the name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Pol-li' [ˈpɔli]. The name begins with a dark, open 'Pol,' which leaves a solid impression. The double 'l' emphasizes the central syllable and provides a clear structure. The final syllable '-li' sounds bright and light. This combination gives Polli a friendly and playful character – short and harmonious in sound.
When is the name day of Polli?
The most important name day for Polli is September 12, dedicated to the Feast of the Name of Mary.
Popularity
Polli is a common first name in Germany. The name currently ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2019 at 1,827th place. In the last ten years, Polli has been used as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,749th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,962nd.
Frequently asked questions about the name Polli
What is the origin of the name Polli?
Polli is a feminine first name with ancient Hebrew and Egyptian origins. It has roots in child language and is a variant of Polly, which goes back to the diminutive of Mary.
What does the name Polli mean?
The meanings of the name Polli are diverse. It can be interpreted as 'the beloved,' 'the well-nourished,' or 'the untamed,' based on its origins in Hebrew and Egyptian.
How popular is the name Polli?
Compared to the variant Polly, Polli is less common and belongs to the rarer names. Similar forms like Molli or Mollie are also less popular.