Maurissa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maurissa Name at a Glance

Name	Maurissa
Meaning	Feminine of Maurice, meaning dark, or dark-skinned.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maurissa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maurissa means “Feminine of Maurice, meaning dark, or dark-skinned”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maurissa Name Origin

Our database records Maurissa under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maurissa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maurissa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maurissa

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