Scottish Gaelic

Marsali

Pronounced MAR-sa-leeShare

Meaning: Variant of Marsaili, related to Marcella or Marjorie

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Marsali is a literary spelling of Marsaili. The Gaelic form derives from Marcella and is also associated with Marjorie, so pearl is not a universal direct meaning.

Nicknames

  • Sali

Spellings & variants

  • Marsaili
  • Marjorie
  • Margery

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Marsali comes from Scottish Gaelic.

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