Clarissa name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 13th, 2023

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, German, Italian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Clarissa

c-la-rissa

Meaning: Bright, Clear, Similar to the Latin Clara, Famous, Brilliant and Most Illustrious

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What does Clarissa mean?
Variations of Clarissa
How popular is Clarissa?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Clarissa
Sibling Names for Clarissa
Famous People Named Clarissa
Lists having Clarissa

What does Clarissa mean?

Used majorly in Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, English, Italian and Swedish long standing and admired, Clarissa is of Latin origin, Clarissa means "Bright, Clear, Similar to the Latin Clara, Famous, Brilliant or Most Illustrious" is used as a gender-neutral name .

Clarissa is a variant form of illustrous and venerable Clara. Clara is variant of everlasting and prevailing Clare. Clara is feminine variation of Clarus. Meaning of Clara is Luminous, Famous and Clear is of Latin origin.

Clarissa is version of outstanding and all time favorite Clare. Clare is English cognate of Clara. Clare means Shining, Famous and Form of Clara has its origin in Latin. Clarissa is form of Clarice in Latin language.

The name is celebrated on August 12th.

How do I pronounce Clarissa?

Two syllabled Clarissa is most commonly pronounced as c-la-rissa. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., clar(is)-sa.

Variants of Clarissa

Claryssa, Clare, Clara, Claire, Clairette, Clarah, Clarina, Ana Clara, Clarice, Claritia, Clariece, Clayre, Annaclaire, Clairemarie, Clarine, Anna, Ananias, Anianus, Ana

Names that rhyme with Clarissa

How popular is the name Clarissa?

Clarissa was a popular name in United States. Over 38670 babies have been named Clarissa since 1880. When at its peak in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 236th spot and 1201 baby girls were given the name.

However after 142 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 32 times Clarissa is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 410 on girl names chart when 78 babies were given the name Clarissa. There are over 731 babies that have been given the name Clarissa in England and Wales.

Clarissa is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1970 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1987, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 808 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Clarissa.

Over 543 babies in France have been named Clarissa. The given name is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1984 and achieved its top ranking of 391 in 1992.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 500. Over 201 people have been named Clarissa in Switzerland. Also, it appeared first time in 1999 on baby girl names list of Belgium.

But Clarissa is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 6000 have the name as well as in Brazil. At least, 80000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			742	370
2017			678	430
2016			645	453
2015			699	405
2014			764	364

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Clarissa in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	303	384
	0	0	0	298
	0	5	114	64
	0	5	20	28
	0	0	64	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Clarissa

You have a quick mind. You have to learn that what you give is what you get in life. You live too little in your present and too much in your past and future. Having the letter A as your capstone reveals your hard-working nature and persistence. Your best character traits are individuality and independence. You are hard to reach and even harder to trust. You are good at envisioning projects and develop them on your own.

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Sibling Names for Clarissa

Clarissa is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl, but finding a perfect sibling name can be quite overwhelming. To help you out, we've compiled a list of charming sibling names that perfectly complement Clarissa's classic elegance. From traditional to modern, these names are sure to inspire you in your search for the ideal sibling name for your little one.

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Famous people named Clarissa

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Clarissa Minnie Thompson Allen was an American educator and author who wrote fiction stories about African American high society families in the southern United States.
Clarissa Ainley in movie A Hard Day for Archie as Actress
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