Jarissa
juh-RISS-ah
Jarissa is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Jarissa is a modern name, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Marissa, meaning 'of the sea' or 'bitter'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Jarissa Means
“Jarissa is a modern name, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Marissa, meaning 'of the sea' or 'bitter'.”
The Story of Jarissa
This name, popular in the late 20th century, carries a creative, sensitive soul with a touch of the sea.
Jarissa emerged in the late 1980s, a modern English name possibly blending sounds from names like Marissa or Larissa. It evokes a sense of lyrical beauty, hinting at depths like the sea.
For your daughter, Jarissa suggests a creative and empathetic spirit, someone deeply sensitive to the world. It’s a name that whispers of introspection and a connection to natural beauty, like the gentle rhythm of the ocean.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2005
Total Births
190
First Recorded
1989
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