Merissa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Variant of Marissa, which is derived from the name Maris, meaning "of the sea"
Pronunciation
muh-RIS-suh
mə-RIS-sə
Popularity
Merissa is not a very popular name, ranking outside of the top 1000 names in the United States, according to Social Security Administration data. However, it is still a lovely choice for parents looking for a unique moniker for their little girl.

cartoon of the name Merissa
Cartoon of Merissa

Merissa Name meanings & History

Variant of Marissa, which is derived from the name Maris, meaning "of the sea". Merissa is primarily used as a girl's name in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Merissa: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merissa:

M: Mother,Mommy,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Sex,Status,Success,Solidity,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Merissa is:

  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Merissa Hylton is a Jamaican-American professional dancer who has appeared on the television series "So You Think You Can Dance."

2.) Merissa (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) ocean-loving

Other Forms: Merisa, Meryssa


3.) Merissa (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) forms of Marisa.

Other Forms: Merisah, Merisha, Merissah, Merrisa, Merrisah, Merrissa, Merrissah, Merrysa, Merrysah, Merryssa, Merryssah