What is the origin of the name Clarisa?

Clarisa is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Clarisa?

Clarisa is currently ranked #9661 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Clarisa?

Clarisa is pronounced klah-REE-sah.

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Clarisa

klah-REE-sah

Popularity

#9661

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

3,171

Peak Year

#323 in 1994

First Recorded

1911

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Clarissa, derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous'.

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Clare Clara Risa

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Clare Clara Risa

Spelling Variations

Clarissa Claresta

Similar Names

Isabella Olivia Seraphina

Personality Traits

ElegantIntelligentCreativeGraceful

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