Meaning: Combination of Maria and Luisa
The story
An Italian, Spanish and Portuguese compound of Maria and Luisa. The two source names have separate histories, so Marisa does not have a single literal phrase meaning.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Risa
- Missy
Spellings & variants
- Marissa
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Marisa comes from Italian.
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