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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'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Claressa Shields

    American professional boxer and mixed martial artist.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

brightintelligentambitiouscharming

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