What is the origin of the name Amarissa?

Amarissa is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Amarissa?

Amarissa is currently ranked #6385 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Amarissa?

Amarissa is pronounced ah-mah-RIS-uh.

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Amarissa

ah-mah-RIS-uh

Popularity

#6385

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

590

Peak Year

#38 in 2007

First Recorded

1996

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A modern name, likely a combination of 'Amar' (meaning 'immortal' in Sanskrit) and 'Melissa' (meaning 'honeybee' in Greek).

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Ama Mari Rissa

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Ama Mari Rissa

Similar Names

Melissa Amara Clarissa Alyssa

Personality Traits

ImmortalSweetKindBeautiful

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