Marysia

mah-RIH-sha
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Marysia Origin and Meaning

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

The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, 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).

Famous People Named Marysia

  • Marysia Kay
    Scottish actress and singer
  • Marysia Starosta
    Polish pop singer
  • Marysia Zalewski
    British feminist and academic
  • Holland Marysia Walker Hartington
    daughter of Courtney Hansen & Jay Hartington

Marysia in Pop Culture

  • Maria "Marysia" Walewska
    character in 1966 polish film "Marysia i Napoleon"