Carissa
kuh-RIS-uh
Popularity
#3448
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
28,412
Peak Year
#1,156 in 1992
First Recorded
1949
Style
Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Carissa is a Greek name meaning 'grace' or 'beloved'. It is also associated with a flowering plant.
Numerology
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