Larissa

Citadel; cheerful

GenderGirlOriginGreekSay itluh-RIS-uhPopularityUncommon
Pronounced luh-RIS-uh

About the name Larissa

Larissa is named after an ancient Greek city and nymph, meaning cheerful and fortified. It's a graceful, flowing name.

A cheerful, sociable girl with a naturally sunny disposition.

Fun fact

Larissa is also one of Neptune's moons.

Nicknames for Larissa

LaraRissa

Variations

LarisaLaryssa

Famous people named Larissa

  • Larissa Latynina (Olympic gymnast)

Sibling name ideas

NikolasMarisaAndreasAlyssa

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