Maressa

Maressa is a 20th-century name for girls inspired by ancient roots. A blend of the Latin and Hebrew Maria and Germanic Louisa, Maressa evolved from Marisa and comes with a fleet of meanings. It carries “rebelliousness,” “bitterness,” “beloved,” and “wished for a child” from Maria and finishes victoriously with “famous in battle” from Louisa. Where two worlds collide, Maressa is born—a rarity to stumble upon that’s well-adapted for modern times.