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Marixa
How to Pronounce Marixa
Pronounced mah-REEK-sah /mɑˈriksɑ/Low
Meaning: Marixa is a Spanish girl's name built on Maria, the enduring form of the Hebrew Miriam, with a decorative -xa ending in the manner of Spanish pet names. Miriam's meaning is much debated, often rendered as beloved or wished-for child.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marixa dresses up Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam, with an -xa ending. Such Mari- elaborations are common across the Spanish-speaking world.
It was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at most, appearing around the late nineteen-nineties. A Marixa from then would be a young adult today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marixa mean?
It is a Spanish elaboration of Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam.
How do you pronounce Marixa?
It is said mah-REEK-sah /mɑˈriksɑ/, three syllables stressed in the middle.
Is Marixa a boy or girl name?
Marixa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marixa?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year around the late nineteen-nineties.