Name meaning
Marissa
may mean “of the sea, or Maria”
- Origin
- Latin, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English
- Spellings
- Marissa · Marisa
- Form of
- Maria
- Say it
- mah-RIS-ah
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Marissa is a form of Marisa, a Spanish blend of María and Luisa, or is linked to the Latin marinus, of the sea. The source differs from case to case.
Roots
Latin marinus (of the sea) or Hebrew Miryam (uncertain).
Where it is used
Marisa is a related name.
Marissa name FAQ
What does the name Marissa mean?
Marissa may mean “of the sea, or Maria”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Latin marinus (of the sea) or Hebrew Miryam (uncertain).
Where does the name Marissa come from?
Marissa is of Latin, via English origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Marissa?
Marissa is usually pronounced mah-RIS-ah.
Is Marissa a boy's or a girl's name?
Marissa is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Marissa?
Related spellings and forms include Marisa.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.