Marisol

The name Marisol primarily means "Maria and sun," symbolizing both Maria and Jesus. Jesus is depicted as the sun of righteousness, as true God and man, son of God, and part of the Holy Trinity.

What does the name Marisol mean?

The name Marisol is composed of "Maria" and "sol," the Spanish word for "sun." It can also be interpreted as "Maria, little sun" or, in a religious context, as a reference to Maria and Jesus. Additionally, Marisol is an acronym for "Maria de la Soledad" and can be translated as "the lonely Maria." This recalls the time of Jesus' crucifixion when the Virgin Maria was called to follow her son to the cross. This connection is often illustrated by the image of the weeping Virgin Maria. It is important to emphasize that the meaning of the name has historically been of great significance in naming practices. Another acronym comes from "Maria del Sol Divino" (Sol Divino = Divine Sun) and refers to the Gospel of John, which includes the seven "I am" sayings: "I am the light of the world."

Where does the name Marisol come from?

The first name Marisol has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Old Spanish and means "Maria, little sun." The components consist of the Spanish "sol" for "sun" and "soledad" for "loneliness." The language is Spanish.

How do you pronounce Marisol?

The pronunciation of Marisol is three syllables and has a harmonious rhythm. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Ma-ri-sol" [maʁiˈzɔl]. It begins with an open A that conveys a sense of expansiveness. The voiced S in the last syllable gives the name a lively accent, while the darker O rounds out the sound. Marisol thus sounds sunny and melodic – vibrant, warm, and appealing.

When is the name day of Marisol?

The name days for Marisol are January 1, April 9, April 23, August 20, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Marisol is among the popular first names and currently ranks 1,254th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 534. In the last ten years, Marisol has been given as a first name about 280 times, which places it at 1,294th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,166th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Mali / Mara / Mare / Mari / Marisa / Marisoli / Mary / Masi / Mirella / Risa / Soelli / Sol / Sole / Soli / Solina / Solli

Famous people

• Marisol (singer) (Spanish actress, singer, and former child performer)
• Marisol Ayuso (Spanish actress)
• Marisol Calero (American singer)
• Marisol Carratu (handball player from Argentina)
• Marisol Del Olmo (Mexican actress)
• Marisol Escobar (sculptor, painter, and object artist of Venezuelan origin)
• Marisol Grondin (Canadian dancer)
• Marisol Misenta (Argentinian illustrator)
• Marisol Nichols (American actress)
• Marisol Padilla Sanchez (American actress)
• Marisol Ribeiro (actress from Brazil)
• Marisol Romero (Mexican long-distance runner)
• Marisol Valles Garcia (formerly Mexico's youngest police chief, fled to the USA)