Marissa
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marissa
Marissa
Marissa is a spanish girl's name meaning "Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter".
Parents who choose Marissa pick a girl name from the spanish tradition, meaning "Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter". It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter
Popularity
Quick answers about Marissa
What does Marissa mean?
Marissa is a girl name of spanish origin meaning "Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter".
Is Marissa a rare name?
Yes. Marissa does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Marissa
Marissa means "Of the sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter" — these names share that spirit.
- Evelyn — "Wished for child, life" (english)
Questions parents ask about Marissa
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