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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Of Marissa; Of the sea; Of Maurice; Dark-skinned; Moorish

If baby loves bath time, you've met your match in the feminine name Morissa. This moniker is a fusion of Latin and Spanish Marissa or Maris, meaning "of the sea," and Maurice, meaning "dark-skinned" or "moorish." The former hails from Hebrew Mary and Mariam, while the latter pays tribute to the first inhabitants of the ancient African region, Mauretania. Morissa promises a lifelong love for the sea and a deep connection to one's homeland.