The nameMarisa
Marisa is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese girl's name, derived from Maria.
- Girl's name
- Italian
Meaning
Often understood as a blend of Maria and Luisa, it goes back to the Hebrew Miriam.
Origin
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
History
First given in France in the early 1930s, Marisa peaked there in the 1960s and has been given discreetly since.
Popularity of the name Marisa
Marisa in France
Marisa was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 185 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Marisa. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Marisa in France were born before 1978, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Marisa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marisa mean?
Often understood as a blend of Maria and Luisa, it goes back to the Hebrew Miriam.
What is the origin of the name Marisa?
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Marisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Marisa is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Marisa?
Variants and related names of Marisa include Maria.