Marquis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Marquis is derived from the French word "marquis," which means nobleman or lord. In the medieval period, the Marquess was the title of certain noble lords who had jurisdiction over a particular part of a larger territory such as a country or kingdom. The name Marquis itself is a title of nobility used in several European countries including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Pronunciation
MAHR-kwəs(English)
MAR-kee
mahr-KEE(English)
mahr-KEES(English)
Popularity
Marquis is not a very common name in the United States or other countries. Its popularity has been relatively low over the years, although there have been some fluctuations.

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Marquis Name meanings & History

The name Marquis is derived from the French word "marquis," which means nobleman or lord. In the medieval period, the Marquess was the title of certain noble lords who had jurisdiction over a particular part of a larger territory such as a country or kingdom. The name Marquis itself is a title of nobility used in several European countries including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. From a noble title that derives from the Old French word marche meaning "march, borderland". The title originally referred to someone who ruled on the borderlands of a realm. Marquis is a primarily masculine name that is used in French-speaking countries such as France, Canada, and Belgium. The name may also be used by English-speaking people in other countries, as it has become more popular in recent years.

Zodiac Sign of Marquis: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Marquis:

M: Maternal,Memory,Mommy,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia

A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

Q: Quest,Quizzical,Quaint,Quick,Quipster,Quiver

U: Unity,Utopia,Undermining,Universality,Understanding

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

S: Solidity,Sex,Sensuality,Security,Social Standing,Success,Status

Marquis is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people named Marquis are Marquis de Sade, a French nobleman and writer, and Marquis Daniels, an American basketball player.

2.) MARQUIS (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Derived from the French marquis, which denotes a nobleman ranking above an earl and count and below a duke. (MAR-KEES)


3.) Marquis (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) nobleman.

Other Forms: Marcquis, Marcuis, Markquis, Markquise, Markuis, Marqise, Marquee, Marqui, Marquie, Marquiss, Marquist, Marquiz, Marquize


4.) Marquis (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Marquise.


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