Malou name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: French and Celtic
Usage: German, French, English, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-lou
Meaning: Marie, Louise, Pledge, Hostage and Luminous, Famous and Struggle
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What does Malou mean?

Trendy Malou is originated from French and Celtic languages bestowed upon baby girls which is used prevalently in Finnish, Danish, German, English, Greenlandic, French, Norwegian and Swedish, Malou means "Marie, Louise, Pledge, Hostage and Luminous, Famous or Struggle".

Malou is a variant of popular Malu. Malu is equivalent of Malo in Greenlandic language. Widely Accepted Malu is originated from French language, Malu means "Struggle, Loveable and Sweet". Malou is version of Marielouise.

Also Marielouise is variant spelling of MARI;LU. Malou is resulted from Malo. Well-Known Malo came from Breton and Hawaiian, meaning of Malo is "Hostage and Hostage and Luminous". It is celebrated on November 15th.

How do I pronounce Malou?

The two syllabled name Malou is pronounced, m(a)-lou.

Variants of Malou

Malue, Malu, Marielouise, Malo, Maloo, Maluna, Maclou, Maloona

How popular is the name Malou?

A common name in Denmark with over 1828 new-borns have been given the name since 2005. When at the peak of its usage in 2008, 275 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 30th position.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 9 times Malou is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1980 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 625 on girl names chart when 91 babies were named Malou. There are over 1414 babies that have been given the name Malou in France.

Malou is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 248 on girl names chart when 32 babies were named Malou.

Over 337 babies in Switzerland have been named Malou. Also, in Netherlands, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2019, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 460 on girl names chart when 28 babies were named Malou.

Malou is an uncommon baby name in Belgium, although it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 700. Over 207 babies in Belgium have been named Malou.

The moniker is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use and also in Netherlands. But Malou is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

According to our evaluation, at least 20000 people have been bestowed Malou around the globe.

Facts

Malou in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands051528420
Finland00059

What numbers say about Malou?

If you have things to be handled, you handle them right away, without much waiting. You are a passionate lover but take people for granted. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. People admire your spirit. You get easily stressed when things don't go as planned. It's been a while since you felt truly happy.

Parents who liked Malou, loved these names

  •  Keveon - Curious boy name Keveon came from Celtic, meaning of Keveon is "Gentle Kind, Little Gentle One and Loved One". Keveon is resulted from Kevin.
  •  Iwen - Iwens origin is Old High German, Germanic and Celtic is a baby boy name particulary used in Breton, meaning of Iwen is "Shrub or The Archeress"
  •  Kayce - Used largely in English uncustomary, Kayce aimed at both sexes, Kayce means "Vigorous, A Combination of Initials K or C or Alert" is of Celtic and Old Greek origin
  •  Gitte means The Exalted One or Sublime used for baby girls has its origin in Yiddish, Old Norse and Celtic is used mostly in Scandinavian and Greenlandic
  •  Tory - Tory's meaning is From the Craggy Hills or Victory has its origin in Celtic and Latin, used principally in Swedish and Danish is given to both boys and girls

Famous people named Malou

  • Malou Jacob, Filipino playwright
  • Malou Hansson, served as Miss Sweden in 2002
  • Malou N. Santos in Manika (II) as Production Manager
  • Malou Crisologo in Shake Rattle and Roll 12 as Actress
  • Malou Nubla in Metro as Actress
  • Malou Reymann in Se min kjole as Actress
  • Malou Hallström in ABBA: The Movie as Editor
  • Malou Bergman is noted for her acting in movie (S�karna)
  • Malou Elshout, from 1995 film Round of Prisoners, who characterized the N.

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  4. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  6. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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