Spanish

Marisol

Pronounced mah-ree-SOHLShare

Meaning: Short form of Maria Soledad; also sea-and-sun association

  • Girl
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

An established short form of Maria Soledad. The sound also invites a Spanish sea-and-sun interpretation or a Maria-plus-Sol blend, but those should be distinguished from the devotional route.

Nicknames

  • Mari
  • Sol
  • Marisa

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Marisol comes from Spanish.

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