Larissa

Meaning citadel
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification La-ris-sa

About Larissa

Elegant Larissa dances through syllables with classical beauty and romantic flair, evoking images of sophistication and refined taste. This name has graced generations while maintaining its fresh appeal, proving that true elegance never fades from fashion. Larissa suits both formal occasions and casual moments perfectly, its versatility matching the multifaceted nature of modern womanhood. The name's lyrical quality makes it pleasant to say repeatedly, an important consideration for any name that will be spoken thousands of times throughout a lifetime. Women named Larissa often embody grace under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations, their name seeming to imbue them with an extra measure of poise. The international recognition of Larissa provides ease of pronunciation across cultures while still offering distinctive character.

Variations of Name Larissa

Larisa
Laryssa
Larissia
Lariss
Lariza

Names Similar to Larissa

Laura
Lauren
Leslie
Lily
Lila
Linda

Nicknames for Larissa

Lari
Rissa
Rissy
Lara
Larissa

Famous People Named Larissa

Larissa FrançaBrazilian beach volleyball player
Larissa ManoelaBrazilian actress and singer
Larissa MaroltAustrian model and actress
Larissa RiquelmeParaguayan model and actress
Larissa DubeckiAustralian food writer and critic
Larissa BonaciMaltese Olympic swimmer
Larissa RamosBrazilian beauty queen, Miss Earth 2009
Larissa IapichinoItalian long jumper
Larissa IoneAmerican author of paranormal romance novels
Larissa VolpertSoviet chess player and Women's World Chess Champion
Larissa LatyninaSoviet gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
Larissa JohnsonAmerican politician and lawyer
Larissa WatersAustralian politician and environmentalist
Larissa de Macedo MachadoAnitta - Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actress
Larissa LomnitzMexican sociologist and anthropologist
Larissa WilsonBritish actress known for her role in the TV series "Skins"
Larissa GacemerTurkish actress and model
Larissa OliveiraBrazilian Olympic swimmer
Larissa BreidbachGerman Olympic gymnast

Characters Named Larissa

Larissa LoughlinCharacter from the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Larissa DiazCharacter from the TV show "The Carrie Diaries"
Larissa DaneCharacter from the book "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger
Larissa KropotkinCharacter from the movie "The Great Mouse Detective"
Larissa HawkinsCharacter from the TV show "The Good Wife"
Larissa HalleCharacter from the book "Easy" by Tammara Webber
Larissa SalinasCharacter from the TV show "The Fosters"
Larissa SinclaireCharacter from the book "The Heiress Effect" by Courtney Milan
Larissa EngleCharacter from the book "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin
Larissa BuchananCharacter from the TV show "Home and Away"
Larissa DuanCharacter from the TV show "Freaks and Geeks"
Larissa StuparCharacter from the TV show "Unorthodox"
Larissa VanderwaalCharacter from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars"
Larissa VargasCharacter from the TV show "Marvel's Runaways"
Larissa WainwrightCharacter from the book "The Ghost and the Goth" by Stacey Kade
Larissa MartinezCharacter from the movie "Camp Rock"
Larissa WagnerCharacter from the TV show "Star-Crossed"
Larissa MasonCharacter from the book "The Cracks in Our Armor" by Anna Godbersen