Meaning of Merissa | Babel Free

Definitions

A female given name, variant of Marissa.

Examples

“After a pause she added, “I am Merissa Pritchard.” She began carefully to roll up his sleeve. / He repeated her name⟳, rolling the r’s in typically French fashion, drawing out the syllables and placing special emphasis on the last⟳ one. His pronunciation made her name⟳ sound⟳ musical and exotic, almost seductive. “It is a very lovely name⟳, Merissa.””

“If it’s a girl I’ve always loved the sweet name⟳ Merissa […]”

““I empty the slop buckets,” the woman said flatly. / “What is your name⟳?” / “Merdie!” shouted a voice from the back. Karn looked to find⟳ the offender, as did Sir Loraine, but they did not spot him and no one else reported who it was. / “Your name⟳,” Karn asked quietly and politely. / “Merissa,” the woman answered.”

CEFR level