Marisa
combination of Maria and Luisa (beloved / famous warrior) or Maria and Isabel (pledged to God) (Spanish)
Marisa is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 301, with 26,592 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
combination of Maria and Luisa (beloved / famous warrior) or Maria and Isabel (pledged to God) (Spanish)
Marisa originated in Spanish and Italian as a portmanteau of María Luisa or María Isabel. In the Philippines, it established itself as a popular standalone given name rather than just a nickname, particularly from the mid-20th century onward. It carries a classic Hispanic profile while remaining easy to pronounce across Philippine languages.
Marisa is a traditional Spanish and Romance-language contraction of María Luisa or María Isabel. It has been widely used throughout the Hispanic world and was integrated into Philippine naming conventions via Spanish colonial and religious influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a single first name or combined with a second name like Marisa Joy or Maria Marisa. Common Filipino nicknames include Maris, Isa, or Mars.
Related forms
- Marisa Spanish
- Marisa Italian
- Marisa Portuguese
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Marisa with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Marisa
How do I use Marisa with two Filipino surnames?
Marisa is the given name. The full name is Marisa + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marisa a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marisa is number 301, with 26,592 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.