MARISA  

Gender: F
Origin: Italian and Spanish variation of MARIS, MARISSA
Meaning: "of the sea"

Popularity in 2008: #643

A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice.

Nicknames & Variations:
Mariesa, Moreisa, Maryssa, Mareesa, Mariza, Marisela, Morysa, Morisa, Mariessa, Maresa, Marrissa, Marissa, Merisa, Maryse, Marrisa, Mareisa, Marysia

International Variations:
Marijse, Marysa (Dutch) Maritza (German) Marisha (Russian) Marita (Spanish)

Marisa is being discussed in our message boards:

• Ellie? Opinions, suggestions for a middle name too :-)
• New BNG: Create an Elementary School Class!
• Parisa?
• need middle name suggestions
• AA, BB, CC, DD....GIRLS!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Marisa:

• SUMMER BABY NAMES
• THE MARY MONTH OF MAY