Girl name
Marissa name meaning
“Maria and renowned warrior”
Marissa is a feminine name commonly linked to Marisa, a combination of Maria and Luisa, conveying Maria and renowned warrior. Luisa derives from Germanic elements meaning fame and battle. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam, whose disputed meanings include beloved and bitterness; Marisa is a spelling variant.
What does Marissa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Marissa
Marisa is commonly explained as a combination of Maria and Luisa; Luisa derives from Germanic elements meaning fame and battle. Maria comes from Miryam, whose disputed interpretations include beloved and bitterness.
Name combinations with Marissa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marissa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Widianti: knowledge
- Vina: the vina stringed instrument
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Meaning of each word
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Sintawati: Sinta; a ploughed furrow
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Marissa Larasati
Meaning of each word
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
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Sulistianingsih Marissa Damayanti
Meaning of each word
- Sulistianingsih: beauty and affection
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Damayanti: she who subdues or tames
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Marissa Sita
Meaning of each word
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Sita: furrow made by a plough
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Meaning of each word
- Marissa: Maria and renowned warrior
- Pramesti: one occupying the highest position
- Ningsih: affection, loving care
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How to pronounce Marissa
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦱ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮞ᮪ᮞ |
Is Marissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Marissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marissa ranks #670 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Marissa
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Marissa
- Marissa Anita · b. 1983
- Marissa Haque · b. 1962
- Marissa Nasution · b. 1986
- Marissa Jeffryna · b. 1987
- Marissa Christina · b. 1984
- Marissa Magdalena Sitompul · b. 1993
- Marissa Aisyiah · b. 1980
- Marissa Dona Angelia · b. 1984
- Marissa Firma Yanti · b. 1993
- Marissa Haque Fawzi · b. 1962
- Marissa Ip · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Marissa
What is the meaning of Marissa?
Marissa means Maria and renowned warrior. Marisa is commonly explained as a combination of Maria and Luisa; Luisa derives from Germanic elements meaning fame and battle. Maria comes from Miryam, whose disputed interpretations include beloved and bitterness.
Is Marissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Marissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marissa?
Marissa is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Marissa have?
Marissa has 3 syllables (Ma-ris-sa) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Marissa?
Marissa ranks #670 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Marissa?
Other spellings: Marisa.
What full names go well with Marissa?
Some ideas: Marissa Widianti Vina; Marissa Intan Sintawati; Marissa Larasati.
Famous people named Marissa?
Notable people named Marissa include Marissa Anita, Marissa Haque, Marissa Nasution.
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