Merissa
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Merissa
The name Merissa is a modern variant of Marissa, which is derived from the Latin *maris* meaning "of the sea," often interpreted as "star of the sea" via association with the Virgin Mary.
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Etymology
The name Merissa is a modern variant of Marissa, which is derived from the Latin *maris* meaning "of the sea," often interpreted as "star of the sea" via association with the Virgin Mary. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its late 20th-century popularity as a feminine given name.
Merissa currently ranks #14,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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