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Clarrissa

klah-RIH-sah

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

384

Peak Year

#17 in 1994

First Recorded

1907

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Clarissa Harlowe Barton

    Founder of the American Red Cross organization.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentBeautifulGracefulKind

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