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Mirissa

muh-RISS-uh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

222

Peak Year

#18 in 1996

First Recorded

1985

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name with potential origins in Latin, possibly related to 'mirari' meaning 'to admire'. It can also be a variation of Marissa, derived from Maris (of the sea).

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

AdmirableGentleElegantResilient

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