What is the origin of the name Klarissa?

Klarissa is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Klarissa?

Klarissa is currently ranked #4944 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Klarissa?

Klarissa is pronounced klah-RIS-ah.

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Klarissa

klah-RIS-ah

Popularity

#4944

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,857

Peak Year

#121 in 1998

First Recorded

1968

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Clarissa, meaning "bright, clear, famous." It has Latin origins.

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Klara Clara Lissa Klari

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Klara Clara Lissa Klari

Spelling Variations

Clarissa Clarisa Claryssa Clarice

Similar Names

Clara Claudia Celine Olivia

Personality Traits

IntelligentCommunicativeArtisticOptimistic

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