The first name Larissa is of Greek, Russian, Latin origin. It is often a girl name. It has the following meaning(s):

Greek: Cheerful

Russian: Cheerful

Latin: Cheerful. Joyful. A Lover of Poseidon

Greek: Citadel

Russian: Variant of Lara: Protection

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Clara  (Latin)
Clear (Claire, Clarice, Clarissa, Clairette, Clarinda)

Clarissa  (English)
Bright, Clear, Famous; an Elaboration of Clara. Also Used to Anglicize Gaelic Caitir. Variations: Clarisa. (Klah-rih-sah)

Clarissa  (Latin)
Brilliant

Clarissa  (Italian)
Clear

Clarissa  (Spanish)
Clear

Clarissa  (Latin)
The Latinized Form of the English Clarice, Meaning Famous. Famous Bearer: Samuel Richardson's Th Century Novel 'Clarissa Harlowe'

Clarissa  (English)
Variant of Clarice: a Variant of the Latin Clara, Meaning Bright or Clear. Also a Variant of Claire or Clarice. Bright; Shining and Gentle; Famous

Clarissant  (Arthurian Legend)
Sister of Gawain

Klarissa  (Latin)
Clear

Lacey  (Native American)
Variation of Larissa (Lacee, Lacie)

Lacy  (French)
From the Name Larissa

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