Marise

French diminutive of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Marise Origin and Meaning

The name Marise is a girl's name meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

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Famous People Named Marise

• Marise Ann Payne Australian Minister for Defence
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