Maritess
Filipino · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Maritess
Maritess is a portmanteau of "Maria" (Latin, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and "Tess" (short for Theresa, Greek origin meaning "to harvest"), blending two traditional feminine names.
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Etymology
Maritess is a portmanteau of "Maria" (Latin, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved") and "Tess" (short for Theresa, Greek origin meaning "to harvest"), blending two traditional feminine names. The name is primarily used in the Philippines and other Filipino diaspora communities, emerging as a modern invention typical of Filipino naming practices that combine elements of Western names.
Maritess currently ranks #12,484 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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