Origin: Latin
Meaning: “star of the sea”
Best Nicknames
Mari, Missie, Missy, Rissa, Rissie
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Maressa, Maricia, Marisa, Marisha, Marisse, Maritza,
Mariza, Marrissa, Maryssa, Merissa, Meryssa
Marissa TV and Movie Quotes:
“I’m not so sure Marissa’s glad to have me here.”
The O.C.: The Nana (2004)
“You wanted to know if Marissa received any fan mail.”
Monk: Mr. Monk Gets Lotto Fever (2008)
“Yeah, yeah. I have a thing for Marisa Tomei.”
Seinfeld: The Cadillac (1996)
Famous people named Marissa or its variations



1. Marissa Ribisi (b. 1974), American actress
2. Marisa Tomei (b.1964), American actress
3. Marissa Nadler (b. 1981), American singer, songwriter, fine artist
Personalized Marissa Tees and Gifts
Marissa Middle Names
Marissa Angelique
Marissa Jane
Marissa Lauryn
Marissa Leigh
Marissa Raquelle
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