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GirlPronounced English /lə.ˈɹɪs.ə/; German /la.ˈʁɪ.sa/Dutch language family

Larissa

This name is a variant of Larisa.

Quick answer

Larissa is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /lə.ˈɹɪs.ə/; German /la.ˈʁɪ.sa/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /lə.ˈɹɪs.ə/; German /la.ˈʁɪ.sa/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Larisa. It has been commonly used as an English given name only since the 20th century, as a borrowing from Russian. In 1991 this name was given to one of the moons of Neptune, in honour of the mythological character.

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, portuguese, greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Λάρισα