Larissa Name Meaning and Origin

Larissa is a girl name. The name is originated from ‘Greek’ origin. The baby name Larissa means “Woman From Citadel”.

 

Larissa Origin:

Origin of the name is: “Greek”

 

Gender:

Larissa is a girl name.

 

Pronunciation:

The pronunciation of the name is: “la + RIS + a”

 

Larissa Name Meaning:

Larissa originates in Greek language and means “woman from citadel”. In Greek mythology, Larissa was a nymph and the daughter of Pelasgus. Larissa is also the name of an important city in Greece. It was also the name of a 4th century Christian martyr, Saint Larissa.

 

Religion:

It is a Christian baby name.

 

Syllable:

N/A

 

Variations or similar name:

Lara, Larisa, Larrissa, Larryssa, Laryssa

 

Famous people with this name:

Larissa Carvalho – tennis player

Larissa Lai – writer

 

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