Larissa name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: German, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: l(a)-rissa

Meaning: The Lovely and Seagull

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What does Larissa mean?
Variations of Larissa
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What does Larissa mean?

Widely Accepted girl name Larissa means "The Lovely or Seagull" used dominantly in Norwegian, Swedish, German, Danish, Finnish and Russian is originated from Old Greek. Larissa is variation of famed Larisa. Larisa is a version of prevailing Larissa.

Larisa is Russian form of Lara. Also Larisa is Slavic form of Laura. Larisa means The Lovely, Root of Larissa End and Beautiful has its origin in Old Greek. It is celebrated on March 26th.

How do I pronounce Larissa?

Two syllabled Larissa is pronounced as l(a)-rissa. Some people pronounce it as lar(is)-sa.

Variants of Larissa

Lacey, Larisa, Lara, Laura, Lari, Hilarius, Alari, Laurentia, Laurentius, Clare, Clara, Larae, Larina, Laralee, Lace, Delacey, Lalla, Lola, Lauraine, Analaura, Lauraelizabeth, Laurent, Lare, Larri, Hilarion, Alarie, Alarikki, Laurentine, Laurentse, Lauren, Laurence, Lalle, Claire, Clairette, Clarah, Clarina, Ana Clara, Laraye, Larena, Lorraine

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How popular is the name Larissa?

Larissa was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1946 around 22538 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of its usage in 1994, it ranked 363rd when 715 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 70 years. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 22 times Larissa was a common name in Switzerland.

Over 2337 babies have been named Larissa since 1998. At the peak of its usage in 2003,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years. Also, In Belgium, Larissa was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 844 babies.

When at its peak in 1995,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years.

Larissa 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 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 478 on girl names chart when 64 babies were given the name Larissa. There are over 1094 babies that have been given the name Larissa in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1990, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 437 on girl names chart when 80 babies were given the name Larissa.

Over 1576 babies in France have been named Larissa.

Larissa is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 465 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Larissa. The moniker is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 20 years of use, it could not make it big.

Larissa is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. But Larissa is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Madagascar, Congo, Central African Republic, Germany, Burundi and Chad.

As per our findings, over 250000 people has been named Larissa globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	1498	145
2017	1180	205
2016	1324	178
2015	1163	216
2014	1090	233

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Larissa in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	4122	1321
	0	0	0	907
	0	5	324	83
	0	5	76	115
	0	0	77	0

What numbers say about Larissa?

You have a quick mind. You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. You don't care about connects much because you believe that you don't need many people in order to be happy and content with life. When it comes to love you are incapable of expressing emotions. You believe in yourself, something we don't see much in people today.

Other names similar to Larissa

Stevenson - Stevenson's meaning is Crowning is used as a boy name which is mostly used in English came from Greek and Old Greek
Filippo - Rare boy name Filippo has its origin in Old Greek, Filippo means "Friend of Horses, Friend or Horse or Horse Lover" is used predominantly in Italian, Finnish and Norwegian
Olexia - Notably used in Greek, Olexia means "To Defend, To Help and Protect and Man" which is rooted from Old Greek is used as a baby girl name. Olexia is resulted from Alexandra.
Arita - Odd girl name Arita is notably used in Norwegian, Danish and Faroese and is rooted from Old Greek, meaning of Arita is "Woman of Virtue, Virtuous and Best". Arita is a resultant of Aretha.
Agueda - Originated from Old Greek, Unfamiliar Agueda is used as a baby girl name which is particulary used in Iberian and Portuguese, Agueda means "Good"

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Famous people named Larissa

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Larissa Wilson, English actress
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Larissa Bordere in Beauty Shop as Actress
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In 2019, Larissa Corriveau characterized the role of Adèle in drama, fantasy film Répertoire des villes disparues.

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