Marisa as a name
Marisa is a female given name that is of Spanish and Italian origin. It is a combination of the names “Maria” and “Luisa” or “Isabel”. In Spanish, “Maria” is the name of the mother of Jesus, and it is a popular name for girls in many Spanish-speaking countries. “Luisa” and “Isabel” are also common Spanish names.
The name Marisa has been in use since the 1940s and has become increasingly popular in the United States. It peaked in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, but it has remained a moderately popular name.
People with the name Marisa are often described as being creative, independent, and adventurous. Some notable people with this name include Marisa Tomei, an American actress, and Marisa Miller, an American model.