Marissa is a feminine given name typically used in Western culture. It is a variation of Maris, which is Latin for 'of the sea'. It can also be spelled Marrisa, Merissa or Marisa. Marissa also means "little Mary" referring to the Virgin Mary.

Is Marissa a Spanish name?

Marisa is a feminine given name. Like the given name Marissa, the name is derived from the Latin maris, meaning "of the sea". The name is also a Spanish or Italian contracted familiar nickname for Maria Isabel (Mary Elizabeth) or Maria Luisa (Mary Louise, 'Mary-Lou').

Is Marissa a pretty name?

After 25 years of growth, Marissa landed a spot on the Top 100 list of most commonly used girl names in 1989. ... Marissa is a beautiful name, so consider using it as a middle name if you want a more updated and fashionable first name.