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Mariza

mah-REE-zah

Popularity

#14580

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,142

Peak Year

#47 in 2005

First Recorded

1961

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mariza is often considered a diminutive of Maria or a variant of Marissa, a Latin name possibly meaning 'sea.' It can also have Greek origins.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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

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Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulOceanicEnchanting

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