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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Citadel, fortress (from a Greek place name), or possibly named after a mythological nymph of the same name
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- luh-RISS-ah
Larissa is a vintage-feeling girl's name with a worldly air, rooted in Ancient Greek and pronounced luh-RISS-ah. It comes from a Greek place name meaning "citadel" or "fortress," and it may also be tied to a mythological nymph of the same name.
Meaning & Origin of Larissa
Meaning: Citadel, fortress (from a Greek place name), or possibly named after a mythological nymph of the same name.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Larissa
luh-RISS-ahIPA /ləˈrɪsə/
Popularity of Larissa
Larissa peaked at #363 in 1994, when 715 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1615 with 129 babies, so it's now a rarely heard choice.
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FAQ
What does the name Larissa mean?
Citadel, fortress (from a Greek place name), or possibly named after a mythological nymph of the same name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Larissa?
Larissa is pronounced luh-RISS-ah (IPA: /ləˈrɪsə/).
Is Larissa a popular name right now?
Larissa peaked at #363 in 1994 and is ranked #1615 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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