What is the origin of the name Marisha?

Marisha is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Marisha?

Marisha is currently ranked #16761 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Marisha?

Marisha is pronounced mah-REE-sha.

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GirlHebrew

Marisha

mah-REE-sha

Popularity

#16761

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,547

Peak Year

#72 in 1992

First Recorded

1955

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Marisha is often considered a diminutive or variant of Maria (Hebrew for 'bitter' or 'beloved') or Marina (Latin for 'of the sea'). It can also be linked to Slavic names.

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Mari Risha Maree

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mari Risha Maree

Spelling Variations

Marisa Maris Marichka

Similar Names

Maria Marina Carissa Larissa

Personality Traits

GracefulElegantKindAdaptable

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