Marissa

Marissa is a feminine given name, a variant of Maris or derived from the Latin word for sea.

It became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century: Marissa just got promoted to director.

The name carries a soft, flowing sound that parents often find appealing.

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Maria

Common feminine given name

Carissa · Mariah · Mara · Marcella · Marianna · Marlena · Miriam · Maureen · Martina · Meredith

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Marisa

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G