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Marisol

Quick answerThe name 'Marisol' is a Spanish compound name meaning "sea and sun," derived from the Spanish words *mar* (sea) and *sol* (sun), often interpreted as a reference to the Virgin Mary under the title *María del Sol* (Mary of the Sun).

Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#667
TrendStable
Peak year1996
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureSpanish
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#278

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Marisol

The name 'Marisol' is a Spanish compound name meaning "sea and sun," derived from the Spanish words *mar* (sea) and *sol* (sun), often interpreted as a reference to the Virgin Mary under the title *María del Sol* (Mary of the Sun).

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Etymology

The name 'Marisol' is a Spanish compound name meaning "sea and sun," derived from the Spanish words *mar* (sea) and *sol* (sun), often interpreted as a reference to the Virgin Mary under the title *María del Sol* (Mary of the Sun). It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America, with strong Catholic associations due to its Marian origin, though it gained broader popularity in the 20th century without specific historical figures.

Marisol currently ranks #667 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

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