Marisela Acosta
/ma-ri-SE-la uh-KAWS-tuh/Meaning & Origin
Marisela Acosta is a English name meaning "Marisela is often considered a combination of Maria and Gisela, suggesting 'star of the sea' and 'pledge' or 'hostage'. Acosta is a Spanish surname meaning 'by the coast' or 'coastal'.". Marisela is likely a blend of Maria (Hebrew origin, meaning 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child', often associated with 'star of the sea') and Gisela (Old Germanic origin, from 'gisil', meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'). Acosta is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'costa' meaning 'coast' or 'shore'.
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Say it as ma-ri-SE-la uh-KAWS-tuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Marisela Acosta
- · Marisela (singer) - Mexican-American singer
- · Marisela Federici (socialite) - Venezuelan socialite
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