It means "bueatiful girl"
Marissa does not have a specific meaning in Greek as it is not a traditional Greek name.
The name Marisa is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin name Maris, meaning "of the sea."
It comes from the greek word "γεωγραφία", and it's created from the words "geo" which means earth and the word "graphy" which means describe, or write. "graphy" does not have a specific meaning.
The previous answer here was "greek". Unfortunately, this is incorrect; perhaps it was a guess? The correct answer is Latin; reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English .
Latin
It is Greek for "all land."
Marissa
Marissa= Μαρίσσα. keep in mind that you need to have greek characters installed on your pc, if to see the translation correctly.
Marissa (Latin) is "of the sea".
The name Marissa is of Latin origin, meaning "of the sea" or "from the sea". It may have variations or different meanings in other languages depending on cultural interpretations.
MarissaMarissa means, eye of the sea.... Marissa could also mean, the angel that lies from heaven.... And that is what Marissa does and or could mean....
Of the sea. I'm Irish and my name is Marissa
Marissa mean "From the sea' omg that's my name COOL
Marissa is German for "SHUT UP GRANDMA, DRINK YO PRUNE JUICE!"
It's latin for "of the sea"
Marissa in French means Honey Suckle it is for those of you who don't know is a sweet flower in which you can drink/eat the honey.
Marrissa is from the latin Marissa, meaning 'from the sea'.
Marissa Arena's birth name is Marissa Grace Arena.