What is the origin of the name Caryssa?

Caryssa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Caryssa?

Caryssa is pronounced kah-RISS-ah.

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GirlGreek

Caryssa

kah-RISS-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

198

Peak Year

#16 in 1999

First Recorded

1989

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Carissa, likely derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning 'grace' or 'beloved'.

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Cari Rissa

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Cari Rissa

Spelling Variations

Carissa Karissa Caresse

Similar Names

Clarissa Alyssa Melissa

Personality Traits

GracefulCharmingLovely

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