Marisella is thought to ride in on a salty Spanish breeze, blending “mar” (sea) with the ever-lovely “ella,” so many parents hear “little lady of the sea” or even “star of the sea,” like Mother Mary’s title Stella Maris. Picture her dancing on a Goan beach at sunset, silver anklets chiming, waves clapping in time—she feels both Mediterranean and Masala at once. The name has bobbed along America’s baby charts for decades, never too loud, always charming, like a shy Bollywood cameo that steals the scene with one smile. Parents often link Marisella to qualities of calm strength, wanderlust, and a sparkle that refuses to sink. If you want a name that sounds like a seashell secret and still pairs beautifully with “Sharma” or “Fernández,” Marisella is ready to make a splash.