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Marrissa

muh-RISS-uh

Marrissa is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Marissa, likely derived from the Latin 'maris', meaning 'of the sea'. It evokes a sense of coastal beauty and serenity.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Marrissa Means

A variant spelling of Marissa, likely derived from the Latin 'maris', meaning 'of the sea'. It evokes a sense of coastal beauty and serenity.

The Story of Marrissa

This name, whispering of the sea's vastness, carries a serene elegance that was always meant for your daughter.

Marrissa is a variant spelling, likely derived from the Latin 'maris', meaning 'of the sea'. This origin imbues the name with a sense of coastal beauty, expansive serenity, and a touch of mystery. While its modern usage is more recent, the romantic allure of its maritime roots has seen it gracefully traverse through popularity waves since the mid-20th century.

To say 'Marrissa' is to feel a gentle tide pulling at your heart, a sense of calm clarity washing over you. It’s a name that evokes the peaceful expanse of the ocean, a quality you’ll see in your daughter’s intuitive gaze. When you write Marrissa on a birth certificate, you are capturing that serene, deep-rooted grace.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

CalmSereneIntuitiveGraceful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#87 in 1993

Total Births

1,438

First Recorded

1965

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