Of the sea or star of the sea
Maresa is a rare variant of Marisa, which is often a combination of Maria and Luisa or a derivative of the Latin Maris, meaning 'of the sea'. It is frequently associated with the title Stella Maris, a name for the Virgin Mary. Its usage is uncommon, offering a unique alternative to more popular names like Marissa or Maria.
Less common today
Maresa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,395 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series 'The Chronicles of the Red Abbey' · The Red Abbey Chronicles
