Marisa
Meaning of Marisa
Marisa (mah-REE-sah) is a name that rolls off the tongue like a raaga at dawn. It springs from Italian and Spanish roots, weaving Maria and Luisa into a sweet melody that means “beloved” and “of the sea.” In India, it feels like morning light through marigold garlands and tastes as joyful as a mango lassi on a warm afternoon. Marisa carries playful strength and a kind spirit. She sparks stories of laughter, creativity, and hope—wrapping each new day in gentle promise and the quiet confidence to chase every sunrise.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mah-REE-sah (/maˈriːza/)
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Notable People Named Marisa
| Marisa Tomei is an American actress who won an Oscar for My Cousin Vinny and earned nominations for In the Bedroom and The Wrestler. |
| Marisa Merz was an Italian artist and sculptor known as the only woman in the Arte Povera movement and a Golden Lion lifetime achievement honoree. |
| Marisa Berenson is an American model, actress and style icon who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. |
| Marisa Merlini was an Italian character actress best known for playing a village midwife in the 1953 film Pane, amore e fantasia. |
| Marisa Sannia was an Italian singer, composer and actress best known for singing in her native Sardinian language. |
| Marisa Monte is a celebrated Brazilian singer, songwriter, and producer known for samba and Brazilian popular music, with four Latin Grammy wins. |
| Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva - Marisa Leticia Lula da Silva was the wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and served as First Lady from 2003 to 2011. |
| Marisa Ryan is an American actress best known for her roles in Major Dad and Wet Hot American Summer. |
