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Subject: Re: Where does this name originate from
Author: Tom Paterik   (guest, 65.28.83.100)
Date: February 8, 2004 at 12:39:14 AM
Reply to: Re: Where does this name originate from by marissa
I am currently studying the name. It is a Greek name from a Hebrew name. But most people believe it means "By the Sea". In fact it is a deritive of the Hebrew name Mareshah, a Bible City. It means either "possession" or some say "summit".

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