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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, clear
- Origin
- French (from Latin/Italian Clarissa)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- klah-REES
Clarisse is a French name, drawn from the Latin/Italian Clarissa, with a meaning of bright, clear. If you're researching it for a baby, the meaning is settled and simple to hold onto: no debate, no fine print. It's a name with a long paper trail too, appearing in Social Security records as far back as 1899.
Meaning & Origin of Clarisse
Meaning: Bright, clear.
Origin: French (from Latin/Italian Clarissa).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Clarisse
klah-REESIPA /kləˈriːs/
Popularity of Clarisse
Social Security data for Clarisse runs from 1899 to 2024. Its highest ranking was #1436 in 1899, when 6 babies were given the name, and its most recent ranking was #5037 in 2024, with 26 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Clarisse mean?
Bright, clear. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Clarisse?
Clarisse is pronounced klah-REES (IPA: /kləˈriːs/).
Is Clarisse a popular name right now?
Clarisse peaked at #1436 in 1899 and is ranked #5037 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)
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