Marissa

Marissa Meaning & Origin

About Marissa
The name Marissa is of Latin origin and is derived from the name Maris, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved by the sea." It is a feminine name that conveys a sense of beauty, grace, and a deep connection to the ocean. Marissa is often associated with qualities such as serenity, tranquility, and a free-spirited nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marissa are female.

Marissa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.28% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 R IH1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/mɑˈrɪsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marissa in Braille

Here's how to represent Marissa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marissa in braille

How to Spell the Name Marissa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marissa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marissa in sign language

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