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Marissa
muh-RIH-suh
Marissa (name) means a feminine given name, a variant spelling of "Marisa," derived from Maria. Example: “Marissa Mayer served as CEO of Yahoo.”
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A feminine given name, a variant spelling of "Marisa," derived from Maria.
"Marissa Mayer served as CEO of Yahoo."
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What does “Marissa” mean?
The word “Marissa” means a feminine given name, a variant spelling of "Marisa," derived from Maria.
How do you pronounce “Marissa”?
“Marissa” is pronounced muh-RIH-suh (/məˈɹɪsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marissa” in a sentence?
Here is “Marissa” used in a sentence: “Marissa Mayer served as CEO of Yahoo.”
What part of speech is “Marissa”?
“Marissa” is a name.
Is “Marissa” a common word?
“Marissa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
