Of the sea or bitter
Mariza is a variant of Marisa, which often combines Maria and Luisa, or acts as a diminutive of Maria. In its Latin roots, it is associated with the sea, while its Hebrew origins link it to the name Mary, meaning bitter or beloved.
Less common today
Mariza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,043 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Renowned Portuguese fado singer
Greek folk singer