Riss

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Short form of Marissa, Melissa, or Larissa meaning "sea" or "citadel". It can also be a variation of the word "risk", meaning a possibility of harm or danger.
Pronunciation
Riss is pronounced as "riss" with a short "i" sound.
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Popularity
Riss is a rare name that is not currently in the top 1000 names in the United States or the United Kingdom.

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Riss Name meanings & History

Short form of Marissa, Melissa, or Larissa meaning "sea" or "citadel". It can also be a variation of the word "risk", meaning a possibility of harm or danger. Diminutive of Clarissa. Riss can be used as a first name or a nickname for other names that start with "R". It is more commonly used as a girl's name but can also be a boy's name.

Zodiac Sign of Riss: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Riss:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

Riss is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

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