Maritsa
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Maritsa
Maritsa derives from the Latin "Maritus" (husband) or is a feminine form related to "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved of the sea" through association with the Roman goddess of the sea.
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Etymology
Maritsa derives from the Latin "Maritus" (husband) or is a feminine form related to "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved of the sea" through association with the Roman goddess of the sea. The name is primarily used in Bulgarian, Greek, and other Balkan cultures, with historical significance tied to the Maritsa River, a major waterway in southeastern Europe that has defined regional borders and cultural identity.
Maritsa currently ranks #17,909 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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