Marisa
English translation/equivalent: Marisa
Origin: Name composed from Maria, derived from the Hebrew Maryam which in turn originated from the Egyptian mrjt "loved, beloved," with the Hebrew female suffix -am, and Luisa, derived from the ancient French male name Loois, later Louis, that came in turn from the German Hlodowig and means "illustrious woman, glorious combatant."
Name Day/Onomastico: March 15—in memory of St. Luisa of Marillac.
Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Luisa, Maria
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