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.
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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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#87 in 1993
Total Births
1,438
First Recorded
1965
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