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Karissa

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Meaning and origin
Karissa is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `love, grace `.

Where is it used?
The name Karissa is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Charissa (In English)

See also
In English: Charis
In English: Carissa

What Karissa`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's awesome
The worst thing about the name:
People often mispelled my name
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would be nathania
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
I love Nathan
The worst thing about the name:
KFC
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
It would be Justin
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Is not a common name, and has a lot of benifits
The worst thing about the name:
is always misspelled, and can be pronounced rong
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
It woud be jacky, like h*** I'm gonna let that happen!
Extra information:
is greek, you don't always come along those and is a aswome name!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
powerful name
The worst thing about the name:
some people misspelled my name,
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
maria
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's not a common name
The worst thing about the name:
People spell or pronounce it wrong most of the time
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
My mom wanted to name me jessica, amber, or haley... thank god she didnt!
Extra information:
Karissa (my name) rymes with my best friends, Alyssa
The best thing about the name Karissa:
i love kevun
The worst thing about the name:
jacie and cinthia is mean
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i would kill cinthia jackiee
Extra information:
i love cesar luna berna;l
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's a fun and you can make up a lot of nicknames with it.
The worst thing about the name:
People always think its pronounced Clarissa or Krista
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
My name would be Josephine or Josie.. Thats just not me!
Extra information:
I write my name as Rissa. I think its cute and short!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
its unique
The worst thing about the name:
people dont spell it right most of the time
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
idk
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Not alot of people have that name
The worst thing about the name:
theres nothing wrong i love my name i wouldnt change it for the world!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i wouldnt want another name
Extra information:
i love the name karisa witch is my name i think people with this name are very special people!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
You can also spell it like Karizza is Unique
The worst thing about the name:
people get the name wrong with Clarissa
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
There wouldn't be a Karizza
Extra information:
I love that name is not too many people have it
The best thing about the name Karissa:
i love
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i would be mad
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Its unique and its a beautiful name and a beautiful meaning just like the beautiful people that we are
The worst thing about the name:
People mispronounce or misspell my name...but i dont take it to seriously
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I wouldnt be me.
Extra information:
My cousin calls me Clarese all the time as a joke. My nicknames hav been Kar, Rissa, Riss-Riss, Kariss, Caress, but mainly Kari
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Not many people have it! I love being the only Karissa in my school!
The worst thing about the name:
People always spell it with 2 r's. There's only one!!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would hate it.
Extra information:
It's just such a pretty name!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
My name is Karrissa! It's pretty and I get alot of compliments
The worst thing about the name:
People mispronouncing it! Ugh! They call me CLARISSA all the time and I HATE it!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would be sad.. I almost got named Kimberly and that is just NOT me!
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The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's different,alot of boys tell me its a beautiful name and very unique.
The worst thing about the name:
I can never purchase itema s like key chains with my name on it but oh well.
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would probably have the same name as all my friends,boring.
Extra information:
I wouldn't be myself(;
The best thing about the name Karissa:
not very many people have the name or spell it this way
The worst thing about the name:
most people spell it wrong or dont say it right
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
it would probly be kahla
Extra information:
i love my name but its really annoying when people call me clarissa
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Its Unique and No one else has it!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I'd probably be named something boring like Georgia or Chloe.
Extra information:
Karissa is a AWESOME NAME!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Its different. No one else has it.
The worst thing about the name:
Ew, people spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
Then my name would be something else i guess
Extra information:
Karissa's who are spelled like this are really lucky becuase you're the only one with it.! :)
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Its Different And I Have Many Nicknames From It
The worst thing about the name:
Not The Name I Would Personally Want
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I Would Be Stuck With The Name Eliece. That Is A Wierd Name.Karissa Sounds Better And More Like Me
Extra information:
My Nickname Is Rissa Roo And My Name Is Very Cool:)
The best thing about the name Karissa:
i'm called kariss thats well better
The worst thing about the name:
nothing i love it, it makes me unique
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i wouldnt be me
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It is uncommon.
The worst thing about the name:
It is hard to find mugs and other things with my name on it.
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
there wouldn't be me!
Extra information:
I wish my name was Megan or Ashley. Those are two names that my parents considered naming me.
The best thing about the name Karissa:
its pretty and unique
The worst thing about the name:
when people pronounce it kaREssa
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i wouldn't be me.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's totally unique and so cool!!! -karissa
The worst thing about the name:
Some people pronounce it as Klarisa or they spell it wrong
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
then my name would be different
Extra information:
not really ~_~ ^_^ -_-
The best thing about the name Karissa:
not common
The worst thing about the name:
people pronounce it wrong
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
then i wouldn't like my name
Extra information:
i think the best way to spell it is Karissa!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Having the name Karissa makes me unique in a way because you will be unlikely to meet another girl with that name in your life.
The worst thing about the name:
I hate it when people spell it wrong or call me Clarissa, Its also quite a long name so some children can't say it at all...
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would'nt be me...
Extra information:
My Dad wanted to call me Casey so he made my middle name Casey and my mum wanted Karissa my first two initials are K.C.......which means that my dad could've had his wish but i hate the name Casey...lol...
The best thing about the name Karissa:
u don't see a lot of karissas around ya? so YES we are unique
The worst thing about the name:
people have serious problem spelling it right.. with a missing s, or an extra r.. err
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
i won't be happy :(
Extra information:
karissa is AWESOMEEEE
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's unique!!
The worst thing about the name:
Many people spell it with a C or Ch. (I don't know why)
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I'd cry.
Extra information:
I love the name Karissa!!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
Its unique...
The worst thing about the name:
Certain people ALWAYS stick an 'L' into it and call me Klarissa :(
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I wouldn't be me :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
its unique. not alot of ppl have it,, and you will always get a compliment on how beautiful it is when someone asks what your name is ((::
The worst thing about the name:
is there anything?? lol nooo... i mean i think its funny trying to watch ppl pronounce it soo whatever haha
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
that would be weird cuz im soo used to being called rissa or just my name lol
Extra information:
not realllyyy
The best thing about the name Karissa:
People say it's such a beautiful name!
The worst thing about the name:
Many people spell it wrong. They spell it with a C or they spell it with a Cl.
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would hate it not to be Karissa
Extra information:
I think all the Karissa's in the world are sooo lucky we have the best name ever!!!!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
everyone loves it... I always get compliments on my name. People tell me it's pretty and unique.
The worst thing about the name:
nothing!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would wish it was :)
Extra information:
I love my name! And I have a great nickname too... Rissa!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's uncommon and then I won't have that problem of people who have the same name as me in the classroom.
The worst thing about the name:
I can't get any stuff at the gift like if they have dog tags or liscence plates. That sucks a lot that they can't put uncommon names there too.
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
It would still be Karissa. =)
Extra information:
I love my name meaning. My nickname is Kar i like it like that.
The best thing about the name Karissa:
well, im karisa. but i love the name because its unique and well, it just amazing.
The worst thing about the name:
you cant get any personalized stuff at giftshops because the name is uncommon
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
it would be karisa! wait, it already is.
Extra information:
i still like kairsa with one s better, but all ways are cool. i only know one other charissa. (im not greek)
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's beautiful and it has a lovely meaning!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would not want a different name
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It's not a common name and I love it!!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing!!
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I am glad it is!!
Extra information:
I love that my name is not common and when people call my name I don't have 3 other people turning their heads also! I Love my name!
The best thing about the name Karissa:
It is not too common of a name. It sounds pretty. You can shorten it to 'Kari'
The worst thing about the name:
People pronouncing it with the 'i' sounding like an 'e' like the name Theressa.
If my name wasn`t Karissa....:
I would want my name to be Kiera
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More `Karissa` links
Karissa as abbreviation
Actors named Karissa
Karissa in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Karissa

Karissa appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 663.. 1991 was a `top year` for the name Karissa. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #306. The last time Karissa appeared among the most common names was in 1980. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	663
2006	621
2005	599
2004	545
2003	455
2002	460
2001	499
2000	434
1999	437
1998	428
1997	433
1996	422
1995	363
1994	346
1993	311
1992	309
1991	306
1990	313
1980	765
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