Raisa name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Greek, Hebrew, Old Greek and Latin

Usage: Arabic, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Russian, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: ra(i)-sa

Meaning: Leader, Flower, Rose, Carefree, Chief, Princess and Exalted

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

What does Raisa mean?

Raisa means Leader, Flower, Rose, Carefree, Chief, Princess or Exalted is notably used in Russian, Hindi, Oriya, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil and Arabic and is aimed at baby girls came from Latin, Hebrew, Greek and Old Greek.

Raisa is variation of virtuous and darling Rose. Rose is variation of persistent and admired Rosa. Meaning of Rose is Renown, Rose Bush and The Words Hros Which Means Horse is rooted from Latin and Germanic.

Raisa is variant of famous, long standing and biblical Rachel. Also Rachel is Latin and Greek equivalent of Hebrew רָחֵל = Ewe, Female Sheep. Rachel is also equivalent of Rågiähl in Latin language.

Odd Rachel came from Hebrew, meaning of Rachel is "Gental and Innocence of a Lamb".

How do I pronounce Raisa?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Raisa is ra(i)-sa.

Variants of Raisa

Raisabel, Rachel, Rose, Rågiähl, Lahela, Rochelle, Rachell, Rachelmarie, Rosa, Chalina, Rada, Roza, Aaliyahrose, Rohana, Radhgärdh, Reshelle, Shelley, Roho, Marie, Roosa, Ros, Aliyah, Aaliyah, Rochana, Hannah

How popular is the name Raisa?

Raisa is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1962 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1988, it ranked 1454th when 94 girl were named Raisa.

There are over 1141 babies that have been given the name Raisa in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 650 on girl names chart when 62 babies were named Raisa. Over 385 babies in England and Wales have been named Raisa.

Raisa is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2002. However things change on global perspective, Raisa is extremely popular in Ukraine where every 1 in 200 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Russia, India, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Pakistan. At least, 670000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	5105	25
2022	5143	25
2021	4933	26
2020	6602	17
2019	5036	26
2018	4990	26
2017	5505	23
2016	5612	23
2015	4973	27
2014	6445	19

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Raisa in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	319	118
	0	0	0	1998

Here's what numbers has to say about Raisa

You are a stubborn person who's ready for a change. The letter A as your capstone represents your high aspirations and unusual character. Open your eyes before it's too late and explore your options. Stop undervaluing love and relationships. Appreciate your time on this earth. Invest it in the right place. Change your perspective. Your emotions are responsible for your success and great personality.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Raisa

Roshni - Chiefly used in Hindi and Arabic uncustomary, Roshni aimed at baby girls, meaning of Roshni is "Brightness or Light" is originated from Sanskrit and Old Persian
Balaj - Used commonly in Telugu and Malayalam, Balaj means "Glitter or Shine" is used for baby boys
Hataf means Mars used for boys is used primarily in Arabic and Hindi
Hira - Originated from Arabic, Offbeat Hira bestowed upon both genders, Hira means "Warm, Another Name for Lakshmi or Darkness" is predominantly used in Turkish, Arabic and Sanskrit
Naweed - Primarily used in Sindhi and Arabic unheard-of, Naweed means "Good News or Glad Tiding" is used for both sexes

Famous people named Raisa

Raisa Smekhnova, retired long-distance runner
Raisa Smetanina, former Soviet/Russian cross-country skiing champion
Raisa Akhmatova, internationally recognized Chechen poet
Raisa Bogatyrova, Ukrainian politician and former Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Health and former Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
Raisa Andriana, known artistically as Raisa, is an Indonesian singer.
Raisa Astredinova in short Terem-teremok as Actress
Raisa Ivanic, from 1999 comedy, sci-fi flick Sexual Chemistry, who characterized the Zelda.
Raisa Mukhamedyarova played small character of N in 1964 comedy flick Menya zovut Kozha.
In 1965 drama movie, Tsarskaya nevesta, Raisa Nedashkovskaya portrayed Marfa.
Raisa Yesipova, from 1932 drama film Zhenshchina, who played the Mashka.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls

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