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Larissa

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Meaning and origin
Larissa is a Russian girl name. The meaning of the name is `Citadel`.

Where is it used?
The name Larissa is mainly used in Russian.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Larisa (In Russian)
Laurence (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In Russian: Lara

For the opposite sex use:
In English: Larry (M)

See also
In English: Laz

What Larissa`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Larissa:
it is rare
The worst thing about the name:
people mispronounce it
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
it was going to be natasha
Extra information:
my parents named me after the girl in the movie DR ZHIVAGO
The best thing about the name Larissa:
it means powerful
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Larissa....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Larissa:
It means cheerful and there's a moon and a Greek nymph named after my name... Plus it's kinda special
The worst thing about the name:
Some people thought it's weird.. as in where's the C or M... why an L... and the worst part of all, 98% of the people spelled my name as Larrisa or Larisa... but usually Larrisa -_-
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I can't imagine how my life would be
Extra information:
I love my name :D
The best thing about the name Larissa:
its really ubique and in all my skewls i'm d only larissa which makes me unique in a way 2 you no..lol i just about luv!!!! my name!1 haha 4 d bytches who cant have it lollz gimme thumbs up larissas!!!
The worst thing about the name:
i h8 havin 2 explain it 2 ppl dat its does start wid a c or m or n k dat it starts wid a L
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
Skarlet :) or Arianna or Alexa
Extra information:
larissa means cheerful and its russian!! :)
The best thing about the name Larissa:
it unique and i just love it!
The worst thing about the name:
everyone think my name is clarissa or marissa or carissa or anything like that!
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
lara
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Larissa:
I love the uniqueness of the name.
The worst thing about the name:
Iget tired of explaining my name starts with L not M, C,or any other letter.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Larissa:
it is unique
The worst thing about the name:
its kinda hard 2 pronounce
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
it would be faith or angel
Extra information:
im the only larissa in school and i think that roxxx because no one get get me messed up with another larissa
The best thing about the name Larissa:
It was given to me after this badass girl in Dr Jivago who shoots a man for using her and then, goes to work as a nurse in the Urals.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing. I love my name
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
would be Ludmila. Or alternatively, if I was a boy, would be Yuri
Extra information:
Nope
The best thing about the name Larissa:
it meanz Cheerful Maidon of Victory
The worst thing about the name:
ii get called Ralissa and melissa alot lol
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
id want to be named DuGati or ferrari lol
Extra information:
myy name suits mee'
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Nobody where I live has this names
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I .
Extra information:
My nickname has been riss since I was born everybody calls me that now
The best thing about the name Larissa:
the fact that nobody i know has it! it makes me feel individual and special! :)
The worst thing about the name:
i get called Elissa, clarissa or Marissa alot.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
i would change it to larissa ;)
Extra information:
nope :)
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Its a beautiful name and uncommon where I live so Im very happy to have it [:
The worst thing about the name:
Mispelled ALOT &mistaken for Marissa or Carissa, etc..
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
If my name wasn't Larissa, I have no idea what else it would be! My name fits me perfectly [:
Extra information:
Nope!
The best thing about the name Larissa:
the best thing about my name is that it means cheerful
The worst thing about the name:
the worst thing about my name. is my name gets mixs up as marissa or even loretta.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
if my name was`t larissa i would i would be sad.
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Larissa:
The meaning behind it, cheerful maiden of victory. Its beautiful and no one can take it from me.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing, I love my name and I'm damn proud my father chose it.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I wouldn't have a name that would describe me.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Larissa:
the best thing bout the name Larissa is that it's uniqe in many special ways which can't hardly explain.It's different from most names and last of it's not a very common name which makes it even more special for me to cherish until death. also amny people admire my name and i'm very grateful for that... xoxo...:)!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
actually i don't have any worst thing bout larissa but i like to honestly state that i get annoyed and irritated when people spell my name wrongly;)!!!
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
if my name was'nt Larissa i wud want my name to be Alicia. but anyway i love my name very much so....yeah.. i wud rather stick with Larissa...'cause i love this name very much:D
Extra information:
i just want to kindly say that...all the Larissas' shud always be happy n cheerful...evn durin bad times..'cause that's what our name stands4...rite?!!!ALWAYS BE CHEERFUL!!!!
The best thing about the name Larissa:
the best thing bout the name Larissa is that it's uniqe in many special ways which can't hardly explain.It's different from most names and last of it's not a very common name which makes it even more special for me to cherish until death. also amny people admire my name and i'm very grateful for that... xoxo...:)!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
actually i don't have any worst thing bout larissa but i like to honestly state that i get annoyed and irritated when people spell my name wrongly;)!!!
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
if my name was'nt Larissa i wud want my name to be Alicia. but anyway i love my name very much so....yeah.. i wud rather stick with Larissa...'cause i love this name very much:D
Extra information:
i just want to kindly say that...all the Larissas' shud always be happy n cheerful...evn durin bad times..'cause that's what our name stands4...rite?!!!ALWAYS BE CHEERFUL!!!!
The best thing about the name Larissa:
unique, the compliments and the personality match
The worst thing about the name:
being called 'larissa the pisser' 'clarissa explains it all' and 'rissa roo' when i was younger but every kid gets it. no one spells it properly or mishears you melissa is not as awesome.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I dont want any other name, love it!
Extra information:
hope all larissa's are cheerful and make us proud :)
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Getting compliments on how pretty and unusual/unique it is; and having the meaning (cheerful one, light-hearted) match my personality so well!
The worst thing about the name:
People thinking I said Marissa or Melissa. I used to absolutely hate being called Lariss as a kid, but have now embraced it.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I love my name and wouldn't want any other!
Extra information:
It's a city in Greece, Missouri, Texas, and Turkey; one of Neptune's moons; a Greek nymph; a Saint; an asteroid; a deep gash in the surface of Dione (a natural satellite of Saturn); a character in the book 'The Giver'; and other things
The best thing about the name Larissa:
I love that its not really common and not many people have it. ^_^
The worst thing about the name:
People thinking is LAR-ISS-A It makes me mad.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
It's Lissa, not many people say my name right so Lissa's easiest.
Extra information:
I love my name its very pretty and sounds like wind chimes.
The best thing about the name Larissa:
its such a wasome name very diffrent
The worst thing about the name:
it backwards D: assiral
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
i would have rissy
Extra information:
i love my name!
The best thing about the name Larissa:
In spanish it kindda sounds like the laugh And i dont know no one else with it its unique
The worst thing about the name:
its a middle name of me my first is Liliana and i been called Larissa all my life when they call me Liliana i hate it cause to common and too girly and i hate it when they think i said Clarissa Alissa etc... its LARISSA L-A-R-I-S-S-A
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
i would have been just named Liliana UH NO NO!!!
Extra information:
I love my name the meaning and origin
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Well, the name Larissa, it's a little more unique and not used as often as others. Plus, my sister found that name in a baby name book, and I'm glad she did. :D
The worst thing about the name:
When i tell people my name they always think i said Clarissa or Marissa, & i have to usually constantly remind them that my name starts with an L.
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
It would be ummm,I don't think i can think of myself with another name.
Extra information:
My first name is Heather, only family calls me Larissa now; because somehow everybody started to call me Heather when i switched school in the 4th grade, lol. But I sometimes wish that Larissa was my first name, so that people could call me that.[;
The best thing about the name Larissa:
no one else has it
The worst thing about the name:
being called laura, melissa etc...
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
i would not have been born then
Extra information:
there is a moon by my name and a nymph in ancient greek lit. love it.
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Everyone loves my name; it goes with my personality; i'm just love it!!!
The worst thing about the name:
sometimes people calls me clarissa, or marissa I don't know.. but I don't like thm ):
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I thing this isn't an option cause my mom has this name since she was in middle school(:
Extra information:
well i love my name, and everyone loves it too (L)
The best thing about the name Larissa:
It actually means the cheerful one and comes from Greece. Look up Larissa, Greece. Larissa is a city or whatever there.
The worst thing about the name:
They say Clarissa Laura, ummmm NO!! LA RISSA
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
Not sure???
Extra information:
Larissa means the cheerful one it so fits me. I love my name, Larissa Marisol I take great pride in my name.
The best thing about the name Larissa:
one else has it
The worst thing about the name:
somethimes people do not understand my name
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Larissa:
Every one loves the name!!
The worst thing about the name:
People some times say it with an M, or A an i have now hate those names
If my name wasn`t Larissa....:
I think i wouldnt be me! I like having a name no one elsea does!
Extra information:
but people call me Tish...I have no idea it has been my nick name sence i was a baby!

More `Larissa` links
Larissa as abbreviation
Actors named Larissa
Larissa in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Larissa

Larissa appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 590.. 1994 was a `top year` for the name Larissa. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #364. The last time Larissa appeared among the most common names was in 1970. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	590
2006	635
2005	530
2004	448
2003	518
2002	510
2001	509
2000	485
1999	448
1998	396
1997	399
1996	408
1995	406
1994	364
1993	404
1992	374
1991	391
1990	403
1980	488
1970	596
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