Marissa

The name Marissa is of English origin. The meaning of Marissa is 'of the sea'. The name is derived from the Latin word 'maris' meaning 'sea'. Marissa can also mean 'little Mary' referring to the Virgin Mary. The name is also used in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, where the name equals the combination of the names Maria and Luisa. This name has several other meanings such as 'sea of bitterness', 'rebelliousness', and 'wished for child'. In Egyptian, the meaning is derived from 'mry' meaning 'beloved' or 'mr' meaning 'love'. A famous person with this name is Santina Marissa Ribisi who was an American actress. There are also many other variations to this name such as Marisa, Maris, Mary, Maria, and Marie. It can also be spelled Marrisa or Merissa.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle

Origin

Variation of Maris or a combination of Maria + Louisa

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

S is for sweetheart, you really are!

S is for sensible, the practical side.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

Lucky

Marissa lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Marissa

• Marissa Von Bleicken American actress and singer
• (Marissa) Madeline Carroll American actress
• (Santina) Marissa Ribisi American actress; twin of actor Giovanni Ribisi
• Marissa Andretti (b. 1990) daughter of racing driver Michael Andretti

Marissa in Pop Culture

• Manny Bianco character on British TV series "Black Books"
• Manny Calavera the main character in video game Grim Fandango
• "Handy Manny " animated series and its main character
• Manuel "Manny" O'Kelly Davis, character in "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert Heinlein
• Manuella "Manny" Santos female character from "Degrassi: The Next Generation"