Marites
combination of Maria and Teresa
GenderGirlOriginFilipinoSay itmah-ree-TESPopularityVintage classic
Pronounced mah-ree-TES
About the name Marites
Marites blends Maria and Teresa into one graceful compound name, a beloved Filipino naming tradition. Though now a pop-culture meme, it remains a genuinely warm classic name.
Sociable and warm, always eager to connect with others.
Fun fact
Marites is a classic example of the Filipino tradition of blending two names, like Maria and Teresa.
Nicknames for Marites
TessMaritess