Larisa
Found 4 entry about "Larisa"
Лариса (Russian), Λάρισα (Greek)
Лариса(Russian, Ukrainian)
lu-ryi-SU(Lithuanian)
luh-REE-suh or luh-RIS-uh
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: Lover,Lovely,Liaison,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Languid
A: Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action
R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason
I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate
S: Status,Sensuality,Sex,Success,Solidity,Social Standing,Security
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)
