Clarissa Meaning
What does Clarissa mean?
The meaning of Clarissa is "clear, bright".
It is also of Greek origin, where its meaning is "brilliant" and Italian origin, where its meaning is "fame".
Clarissa is generally used as a girl's name.
It consists of 8 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Cla-ri-ssa.
The Given Name Clarissa
Clarissa is a form of Clarice. See Clarice for further details.
Clarissa is good for parents who want a name that is sweet and appealing.
This 3 syllable name has allure and a positive vibe.
Clarissa remains a favorite due to its sophisticated and delightful nature.
Some famous bearers of this name include: Clarissa Dalloway, and Clarissa Harlowe.
Clarissa Popularity
In contrast, the year before it ranked 678 in baby name popularity for girls with 431 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.
View the Clarissa Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Clarissa has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Clarissa to other names.
Clarissa Related Names
Variants of the name Clarissa include Claressa, Clarrissa.
The names Clarisa, Claritia, Klarissa are all forms of Clarissa.
Famous Clarissas
- Clarissa Dalloway ~ Mrs Dalloway character
- Clarissa Harlowe ~ Clarissa character
Clarissa Numerology
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Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Clarissa.
It may give you some insight about your new baby.
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Clarissa Name Fun
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Be creative with the name Clarissa. Just for fun, see the name Clarissa in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.
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