What is the origin of the name Larrissa?

Larrissa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Larrissa?

Larrissa is pronounced luh-RIS-uh.

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GirlGreek

Larrissa

luh-RIS-uh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

348

Peak Year

#17 in 1992

First Recorded

1971

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Larissa, from Greek mythology; the name of a nymph.

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Lara Lari

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Spelling Variations

Larissa Laryssa

Similar Names

Vanessa Melissa Cassandra

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulIndependent

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