Raissa
rai-EE-suh
Popularity
#10870
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Russian
Total Births
545
Peak Year
#20 in 1989
First Recorded
1959
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A feminine given name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek 'Rhais,' meaning 'carefree' or 'unburdened.' It's also associated with Hebrew names.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Raisa Gorbacheva
Former First Lady of the Soviet Union.
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