Claressa
klah-RES-ah
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
418
Peak Year
#18 in 1983
First Recorded
1928
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A modern variation of Clarissa, which is derived from the Greek word 'clarus', meaning 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Claressa Shields
American professional boxer and mixed martial artist.
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