Girl name
Clarissa name meaning
“bright, renowned”
Clarissa is a feminine name meaning bright or renowned, derived from the Latin word clarus. That word also carries the meaning clear or famous. In European naming traditions, Clarissa is an elaborated form of Clara, connecting the two names through their shared Latin root.
What does Clarissa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Clarissa
Clarissa is an elaborated form of Clara in European naming. It derives from Latin clarus, meaning bright, clear, or renowned.
Name combinations with Clarissa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Clarissa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Yuniarsih: June; affection
- Neneng: an affectionate address for a girl
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Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Sarinah: essence, core, flower
- Nariswari: female ruler, queen
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Clarissa Darmini
Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Darmini: virtue, moral duty
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Meaning of each word
- Asha: hope or wish
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Ica: gift, graciousness
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Clarissa Delima
Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Esti: hope or wish
- Pujawati: a woman characterized by devotion
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How to pronounce Clarissa
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕ꧀ꦭꦫꦶꦱ꧀ꦱ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮣᮛᮤᮞ᮪ᮞ |
Is Clarissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Clarissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Clarissa ranks #1,099 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Clarissa
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
Famous people named Clarissa
- Clarissa Punipun · b. 1992
- Clarissa Herliani Tanoesoedibjo · b. 1996
- Clarissa Tamara · b. 1999
- Clarissa Herliani Tanoesoedibjo · b. 1996
- Clarissa Wu · b. 2013
FAQ about the name Clarissa
What is the meaning of Clarissa?
Clarissa means bright, renowned. Clarissa is an elaborated form of Clara in European naming. It derives from Latin clarus, meaning bright, clear, or renowned.
Is Clarissa a girl’s name?
Yes, Clarissa is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Clarissa?
Clarissa is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Clarissa have?
Clarissa has 3 syllables (Cla-ris-sa) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Clarissa?
Clarissa ranks #1,099 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Clarissa?
Some ideas: Clarissa Yuniarsih Neneng; Clarissa Sarinah Nariswari; Clarissa Darmini.
Famous people named Clarissa?
Notable people named Clarissa include Clarissa Punipun, Clarissa Herliani Tanoesoedibjo, Clarissa Tamara.
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