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Klarissa
Pronounced klə-RISS-ah /kləˈrɪs.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: K-spelling of Clarissa — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Klarissa is a K-spelling of Clarissa — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'. An elegant, lyrical name; the K-styling personalizes it (common in German/Slavic and Latina use).
It registers thinly beside Clarissa. Rare, bright-clear at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Klarissa mean?
Klarissa spells Clarissa — Latin 'bright, clear, famous'.
How do you pronounce Klarissa?
It's said klə-RISS-ah /kləˈrɪs.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Klarissa a boy or girl name?
Klarissa is a girl's name.
How popular is Klarissa?
Klarissa is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Clarissa is more common.