How is the Scottish name 'Malise' pronounced, as in 'Malise Ruthven'? I know it doesn't rhyme with the French word 'valise' - 'suitcase'.

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Last updated Sep 19 2016.

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Many thanks to your both.

Apr 29 2006, 1:47 PM

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I have heard it pronounced "mahleeze and/or malice" but do not have a reference site.

Apr 29 2006, 8:35 AM

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This site, which claims that "Malise" is an anglicized version of an Irish Gaelic name, pronounces it "mah-leez."

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Apr 29 2006, 8:48 AM

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Thanks lanfranco...I looked high and low and couldn't find anything to back up either of my claims.

Apr 29 2006, 9:03 AM