Marissa name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin, Italian and Hebrew
Usage: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-rissa
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Little Mary, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Bitter and Star of the Sea
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What does Marissa mean?

Loved Marissa principally is used in German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, Finnish, Danish and Italian aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Marissa is "Sea of Bitterness, Little Mary, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Bitter or Star of the Sea" is originated from Latin, Hebrew and Italian.

Marissa is version of predominant and biblical Maria. Maria is resultant of Mary. Maria is form of Mirjam in Greek and Latin languages. Also Maria is Latin and Greek form of Mirjam.

Meaning of Maria is Unruly and Star is rooted from Hebrew. Marissa is version of lofty and biblical Marisa. Marisa is form of biblical, everlasting and hot Maria. Marisa is derived from Marie.

Also Marisa is spelling variation of Maria or Marina with Luisa or Lisa. Also Marisa is spelling variation of MARI;Isa. Marisa is form of Maria in Dutch language. Meaning of Marisa is Respectable and Worthy is originated from Italian, Latin and Hebrew.

Marissa is English form of Maris.. Also Marissa is Spanish, German and Italian form of Mary.

How do I pronounce Marissa?

Two syllabled Marissa is most commonly pronounced as m(a)-rissa. mar(is)-sa is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Marissa

Marissah, Maria, Marisa, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maarja, Maraike, Mara, Angelamaria, Maite, Mareesa, Marise, Marita, Maris, Mary, Mario, Marius, Marice, Adamaris, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Marea, Adamary, Marigrace

Nicknames for Marissa

If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Marissa, There are plenty of choices

Names that rhyme with Marissa

How popular is the name Marissa?

Marissa was a very popular name in United States. Over 119752 babies have been named Marissa since 1936. At the peak of its usage in 1994, 6245 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 53rd position.

However after 100 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 17 times

Marissa is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 467 on girl names chart when 86 babies were given the name Marissa. There are over 994 babies that have been given the name Marissa in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1986 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 770 on girl names chart when 63 babies were named Marissa.

Over 838 babies in France have been named Marissa.

Marissa is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 31 years of use, it could not make it big. Over 130 babies in Ireland have been named Marissa.

Also, it is among the top 500 girl names in Belgium. There are over 256 babies that have been given the name Marissa in Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Marissa is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 700 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Mexico. At least, 250000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018882304
2017679427
2016596502
2015537579
2014469673
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Marissa in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands062203707
Finland000508

What numbers say about Marissa?

You are passionate when it comes to relationships but cool off too easily. When it comes to life goals and career, you always give your best. You keep your promises and people trust you for that. You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. People admire your spirit. You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear.

Looking for a name like Marissa? Please go through the following names

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  •  Lina - Lina's meaning is Lin, Woman of Magdala or -Lina is predominantly used in Telugu and Oriya and is aimed at both boys and girls is originated from Arabic and Latin
  •  Leticia - Origin of Well-Liked Leticia is in Latin, meaning of Leticia is "Joyful, Joy or Happy", a unisex name is particulary used in Norwegian and Portuguese
  •  Domitien - The Domitien has origin in Latin, meaning of Domitien is "House"
  •  Liss - New-fangled and Far-out Liss primarily is used in Finnish and Danish is originated from Latin is a baby girl name, meaning of Liss is "Great Happiness, Luck and Happy". Liss is shortened form of Felicity.
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Famous people named Marissa

  • Marissa Ribisi, American actress
  • Marissa Nadler, American musician and fine artist based in Boston
  • Marissa Jaret Winokur, American actress
  • Marissa Whitley, former Miss Teen USA
  • Marissa Mayer, American information technology executive
  • Marissa Moss, American children's book author
  • Marissa Mutascio in It Plays Like Love as Actress
  • Marissa Borsetto in Trophy Wife as Costume Designer
  • Marissa Lichwick in Ambush Predator as Actress
  • Marissa Gibson in Samson and Delilah as Actress
  • Marissa Bregman in American Dream as Actress
  • Marissa Arena in Sunset Beach as Actress
  • Marissa Leon in Not Another Celebrity Movie as Actress
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  • Marissa Lynne Johnson in AALA: Actors Anonymous as Actress
  • Marissa Meyer is an American writer born in Tacoma, her most famous work is the novel Cinder, the first book in a futuristic series The Lunar Chronicles.
  • Marissa Chibas played leading character of Marty Fenton in 1983 comedy flick Cold Feet.
  • Marissa Delgado played key character of Leone in 1971 drama film Lumuha pati mga anghel.
  • Marissa Stott played pivotal role of Emily in 2002 comedy and drama film Toy Love.
  • In 1975, Marissa Maynez portrayed the role of Mercedes in crime and drama film La lucha con la pantera.
  • Marissa Minetti, from 2018 action, drama flick Utopía, La Película, who portrayed Marcela Ocaña.
  • Marissa Medal, from 2007 comedy, drama flick 9:04 AM, who portrayed the Amanda.
  • In 2008 comedy flick, Cintaku Selamanya, Marissa Nasution played N.

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