US Popularity:11896
Origin:Portuguese
Other Origin(s):Spanish
Meaning:Border, frontier; Ruler of the border
Marquesa is a form of the name Marquessa and is a girl’s name of Portuguese and Spanish origin. Meaning “border” or “frontier,” it’s derived from the Old French marchis or marche. The term marquis itself has roots in Latin, derived from marchio, meaning "ruler of the border." This name carries a sense of nobility and aristocracy and is sure to give baby bring a touch of royal charm that will cross any border.

Marquesa Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1996
#23004
in 1996
- 5632
from 1995
In comparison to the previous year's data
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