Of the sea; combination of Maria and Isabel
Marisel is a Spanish compound name, likely formed by blending Maria and Isabel. It carries the combined heritage of the most iconic names in the Spanish-speaking world, evoking both the 'bitter' or 'sea' associations of Mary and the 'pledged to God' meaning of Elizabeth.
Less common today
Marisel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,109 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning novelist of 'The Taste of Sugar'
Spanish television personality and actress
