Merissa
mə-RISS-ə
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
3,412
Peak Year
#172 in 1995
First Recorded
1962
Style
Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Possibly a variant of Marissa, which has uncertain origins, potentially from Latin 'maris' (of the sea) or a combination of Mary and Lisa.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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