What is the origin of the name Sarissa?

Sarissa is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Sarissa?

Sarissa is pronounced sah-RIS-ah.

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Sarissa

sah-RIS-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

108

Peak Year

#10 in 2005

First Recorded

1986

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A type of long pike used in ancient Macedonian warfare. Possibly related to Sarah, meaning 'princess'.

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Sari Rissa

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Sari Rissa

Spelling Variations

Sarisa

Similar Names

Sarah Melissa Alyssa Clarissa Marissa

Personality Traits

StrongElegantPowerfulIndependent

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