Names Rissa

Rissa

Found 4 entry about "Rissa"

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Rissa is a variant of the name Marissa, which is derived from the name Mary. It means "bitterness" or "rebelliousness". It can also be a short form of other names such as Larissa, Carissa, or Clarissa.
Scripts(How to write)
Rissa is written the same way in English and other languages that use the Latin alphabet.
ריִסע(Yiddish)
Popularity
The name Rissa is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, which means it is a very rare name. It is also not common in other parts of the world.

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Rissa Name meanings & History

Rissa is a variant of the name Marissa, which is derived from the name Mary. It means "bitterness" or "rebelliousness". It can also be a short form of other names such as Larissa, Carissa, or Clarissa. A Yiddish variant of Rebecca. Rissa can be used as a standalone name or as a shortened version of longer names that end with "rissa".

Zodiac Sign of Rissa: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rissa:

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

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

Rissa is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Rissa (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Nerissa.

Other Forms: Rissah, Ryssa, Ryssah


3.) Rissa (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: The meaning of the name Rissa is uncertain, but it is believed to mean "laughter" or "playful" in some cultures.

Scripts: It is written as Rissa in English.
ריִסע(Yiddish)


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Description: It is a modern name with uncertain origin. It could be a variation of the name Marisa, which is derived from the Latin name Maris meaning "of the sea", or it could also be a shortened form of the name Carissa, which means "dear one" in Greek. The meaning of the name Rissa is uncertain, but it is believed to mean "laughter" or "playful" in some cultures. A Yiddish variant of Rebecca. Rissa is mainly used as a female name.

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4.) Rissa (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) laughing

Other Forms: Resa, Risa, Riss, Rissah, Rissie