What is the origin of the name Marissa?

Marissa is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Marissa?

Marissa is currently ranked #1495 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Marissa?

Marissa is pronounced mə-RISS-ə.

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Marissa

mə-RISS-ə

Popularity

#1495

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

120,981

Peak Year

#6,259 in 1994

First Recorded

1936

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Maria and Luisa. Alternatively, it may be linked to the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'of the sea'.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Mari Rissa

Similar Names

Melissa Clarissa Vanessa Alissa

Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeIntelligentSensitive

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