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.

What does name Marisa mean?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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').

What does Marisa mean in the Bible?

In Hebrew, when given as a name, the meaning is 'a wished-for child' which means 'the ray' or 'hope of light'. The other meanings of the translation are 'rebellion' and 'bitter'. It is also the name of the city of Mareshah, which is mentioned in the bible as being called Marisa.