Maëlys
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2020) |
| Pronunciation | French pronunciation: [ma.ɛˈlis] |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Breton |
| Meaning | "chief, prince" |
| Region of origin | France |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Maël, Maëlle |
Maëlys is a French feminine name of Breton origin. It is the feminine form of the name Maël, meaning "chief" or "prince". The name Maël was popularized by a fifth-century Breton saint Maël. The name is popular in France, where it has ranked high in names given to baby girls during a number of years. Maëlle, another feminine form of the name Maël, is also popular in France and has ranked high as a girl's name.[1]