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Claresa

klah-REH-sah

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginLatin

The Story of Claresa

A name born from a desire for clarity and renown, a bright star in a specific constellation of naming trends.

Claresa emerged in 1953, a distinct variation on the established name Clarissa. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous,' embodying a spirit of radiant distinction.

You imagine your daughter possessing an honest independence and a luminous intellect. Claresa is a name that resonates with your hope for her to move through life with clear purpose and graceful self-assurance.

What It Means

Claresa is a variation of Clarissa, ultimately derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'clear,' 'bright,' or 'famous'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

IntelligentHonestIndependentGraceful

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Peak Year

#6 in 1953

Total Births

35

First Recorded

1953

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