Clarissia
klah-RISS-ee-ah
The Story of Clarissia
This name is an elaborate flourish, an expanded echo of a Latin word for brightness and fame.
Clarissia, first recorded in 1958, is an elaborated form of Clarissa, itself derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It reached its peak popularity in the mid-1970s.
When you consider Clarissia for your daughter, you see a child of intelligence and elegance. It is a name that resonates with kindness and a graceful, captivating spirit.
What It Means
“An elaborated form of Clarissa, which is derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1975
Total Births
69
First Recorded
1958
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