Clarissa
kluh-RIH-suh
Popularity
#1159
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
40,289
Peak Year
#1,201 in 1995
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Late Latin name Clarissa, which comes from the word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "famous."
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Clarissa Harlowe Barton
Founder of the American Red Cross
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