Larisa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
This name has different meanings in Russian and Greek. In Russian, it means "citadel" or "fortress". In Greek, it is derived from the name "Larisa", which means "cheerful" or "merry".
Scripts(How to write)
Λάρισα(Ancient Greek)
Лариса (Russian), Λάρισα (Greek)
Лариса(Russian, Ukrainian)
Pronunciation
lu-RYEE-sə(Russian)
lu-ryi-SU(Lithuanian)
luh-REE-suh or luh-RIS-uh
Popularity
Larisa is not a very common name in the United States, but it is much more popular in Russia and other Slavic countries. It is consistently among the top 100 names given to baby girls in Russia.

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Larisa Name meanings & History

This name has different meanings in Russian and Greek. In Russian, it means "citadel" or "fortress". In Greek, it is derived from the name "Larisa", which means "cheerful" or "merry". Possibly derived from the name of the ancient city of Larisa in Thessaly, which meant "citadel". In Greek legends, the nymph Larisa was either a daughter or mother of Pelasgus, the ancestor of the mythical Pelasgians. This name was later borne by a 4th-century Greek martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Church. The name (of the city, nymph and saint) is commonly Latinized as Larissa, with a double s. As a Ukrainian name, it is more commonly transcribed Larysa. Larisa is primarily used as a first name for baby girls, but it can also be used as a last name. It is a popular name in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and other Slavic countries.

Zodiac Sign of Larisa: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Larisa:

L: Languid,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Liaison

A: Action,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Sensuality,Security,Status,Sex,Success,Social Standing,Solidity

Larisa is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Larisa include Larisa Latynina (Soviet gymnast and 18-time Olympic medalist), Larisa Oleynik (American actress), and Larisa Li (Russian singer and songwriter).

2.) LARISA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Of uncertain derivation, some believe it to be derived from the name of an ancient city of Thessaly; others feel it is derived from the Latin hilaris (cheerful). Pet: Lara, Risa. (LAH-REE-SAH)


3.) Larisa (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) forms of Larissa.

Other Forms: Lareesa, Lareese, Laresa, Laris, Larise, Larysa, Laurisa, Lorysa, Lorysah


4.) LARISA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Russian, Larisa is a name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be derived from the name of the ancient city of Thessaly; others feel it might be derived from the Latin hilaris (cheerful). Var: Laressa, Larissa. (LAH-RIH-SAH, LAH-REE-SAH)


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