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Larisa

lah-REE-sah

Popularity

#6269

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,444

Peak Year

#108 in 1993

First Recorded

1951

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Greek origin, meaning 'citadel' or 'fortress'.

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LaraLari

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Larisa Oleynik

    American actress known for 'The Secret World of Alex Mack'

  • Larisa Iordache

    Retired Romanian artistic gymnast.

Nicknames

LaraLari

Spelling Variations

LarissaLarissa

Similar Names

AlinaElenaIrinaSylvia

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentElegantArtistic

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