What is the origin of the name Corissa?

Corissa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Corissa?

Corissa is pronounced ko-RIS-ah.

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Corissa

ko-RIS-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,047

Peak Year

#101 in 1990

First Recorded

1964

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Corissa is a modern variation of Corinne, a Greek name meaning 'maiden'.

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Cori Riss

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Spelling Variations

Corina Corinne Korissa

Similar Names

Melissa Vanessa Clarissa Alissa

Personality Traits

gentlekindintelligentcreative

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