What is the origin of the name Maryssa?

Maryssa is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Maryssa?

Maryssa is pronounced muh-RIH-suh.

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Maryssa

muh-RIH-suh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,670

Peak Year

#98 in 1997

First Recorded

1977

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Maryssa is a modern invented name, likely a variation of Marissa or Melissa, which derive from Latin and Greek respectively, meaning 'of the sea' or 'honey bee'.

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Rissa Mary

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Rissa Mary

Spelling Variations

Marissa Marisa Merissa

Similar Names

Melissa Maris Selena Aria

Personality Traits

gracefulsweetcreativeelegant

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