Marissa
Marissa is a feminine given name used in many English-speaking countries. The origin is uncertain, and it is often regarded as a modern elaboration of names such as Maria or a constructed name using the -issa suffix. Some sources connect it to the Latin maris, meaning sea, while others treat it as a stylistic creation popular from the late 20th century onward. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s and has remained in use since then, though it is less common today than at its peak.
In addition to personal names, Marissa appears as a place name in the United States, used for