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Larrisa

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Pronounced luh-RIS-uh /ləˈrɪs.ə/Medium

Meaning: Larrisa is a spelling variant of Larissa, the name of an ancient city in Thessaly and of a nymph in Greek legend. The extra r is a stylistic change that leaves the classical name's meaning untouched.Low

In 30 seconds: Larrisa is a respelling of Larissa, from a Greek city and a nymph of legend. It was always rare and peaked in the late nineteen-eighties (said luh-RIS-uh).
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningLarrisa is a spelling variant of Larissa, the name of an ancient city in Thessaly and of a nymph in Greek legend. The extra r is a stylistic change that leaves the classical name's meaning untouched.
U.S. rank (2007)#13365 ↘ Falling
2007 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 330

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419692007

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larrisa is a variant of Larissa, a name shared by an ancient Greek city in Thessaly and by a nymph of legend. The doubled r simply personalizes the spelling, while the graceful three-beat sound and classical roots carry straight over from the standard form.

This spelling stayed rare, reaching a small high around 1988 before easing off. A Larrisa from that time is in her thirties today.

Did you know? Larissa was both a Thessalian city and a nymph said to be an ancestor of Greek heroes, and one of Neptune's moons even bears the name, giving the base a rich mythic and cosmic reach.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Larrisa — Respelling of Larissa (Greek city in Thessaly; a nymph)

Variations

LarissaLarisaLaryssa

Nicknames

RissaLaraLari

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If you like Larrisa…

Larissa— the standard name Larrisa respells
Clarissa— a like classical -issa girl's name
Marissa— shares the -rissa sound and rhythm
Carissa— another flowing -issa girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larrisa mean?

It is a respelling of Larissa, the name of an ancient Greek city and a nymph of legend.

How do you pronounce Larrisa?

It is said luh-RIS-uh /ləˈrɪs.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Larrisa a boy or girl name?

Larrisa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Larrisa?

It has always been rare in the United States, peaking in the late nineteen-eighties.

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