What is the origin of the name Cherissa?

Cherissa is a name of English origin.

How do you pronounce Cherissa?

Cherissa is pronounced chə-RISS-ə.

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GirlEnglish

Cherissa

chə-RISS-ə

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

161

Peak Year

#15 in 1980

First Recorded

1973

The Story of Cherissa

“A name that blends the sweetness of a cherry with the vastness of the sea, evoking delight and depth.”

Cherissa is a modern creation, first appearing in 1973, likely a combination of 'Cherry,' an English name for the fruit, and 'Marissa,' of Latin origin meaning 'of the sea.' It's a name of charming contrasts.

You imagine your daughter Cherissa to be both sweet and adventurous, her spirit cheerful and her heart as deep as the ocean. This name is for a child who will bring delight and a sense of boundless possibility.

This name offers a legacy of cheerful grace and a spirit as vast and captivating as the sea.

Origin · EnglishMeaning · Cherissa is a modern name, likely a combination of Cherry and Marissa. Cherry is English, referring to the fruit, and Marissa is of Latin origin, meaning "of the sea."Peak · 1980

What It Means

Cherissa is a modern name, likely a combination of Cherry and Marissa. Cherry is English, referring to the fruit, and Marissa is of Latin origin, meaning "of the sea."