Clerissa
kluh-RISS-ah
The Story of Clerissa
A name that shines with brilliance, like a star that has guided travelers through the darkest nights.
Emerging in the late 20th century, Clerissa is a lyrical variant of Clarissa. It draws its radiant meaning from the Latin 'clarus', signifying 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'.
This name is for your daughter, destined to be a shining light. You see her intelligence and clarity of thought, her presence illuminating the lives of everyone she meets.
What It Means
“A variant of Clarissa, derived from the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'bright, clear, famous'.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#7 in 1995
Total Births
30
First Recorded
1983
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