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Marisa

mah-REE-sah

Popularity

#3927

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

48,749

Peak Year

#2,198 in 1995

First Recorded

1934

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Maria and Luisa, it means "star of the sea" and "famous warrior."

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marisa Tomei

    American actress known for her comedic roles

  • Marisa Miller

    American model and actress

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

GracefulElegantIntelligentCreative

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