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At a Glance: Name: Marisol – Meaning: popularly 'sea and sun'; possibly from Maria de la Soledad – Origin: Spanish – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mah-ree-SOL
Marisol is a Spanish name, pronounced mah-ree-SOL. You may have heard it means 'sea and sun,' but that claim doesn't check out — it may actually trace back to Maria de la Soledad instead. It has a classic feel, with an open, well-traveled sound that fits names tied to nature and faraway places.
Meaning & Origin of Marisol
Meaning: Popularly 'sea and sun'; possibly from maria de la soledad.
Origin: Spanish.
A common claim: Said to mean 'sea and sun.' Actually: Marisol may have originated as a contraction of a Marian title, such as Maria de la Soledad, rather than literally combining 'sea' and 'sun'; it's unclear which is correct.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marisol
Phonetic: mah-ree-SOL IPA: /mɑːriˈsoʊl/
Popularity of Marisol
Marisol reached its highest point in 1996, ranking #235 with 1,190 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #739, with 380 babies born with the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Marisol mean?
Popularly ‘sea and sun’; possibly from maria de la soledad. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marisol)
How do you pronounce Marisol?
Marisol is pronounced mah-ree-SOL (IPA: /mɑːriˈsoʊl/).
Is Marisol a popular name right now?
Marisol peaked at #235 in 1996 and is ranked #739 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)
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