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Lorissa
How to Pronounce Lorissa
Pronounced luh-RIS-uh /ləˈrɪs.ə/Medium
Meaning: Lorissa is a variant of Larissa, from the Greek city Larissa and the nymph of the same name; its meaning is often given as 'citadel' or simply the place name, and it descends from Larissa.Low
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History & Origin
Lorissa is a variant of Larissa, the name of an ancient Greek city and of a nymph in myth, usually read as 'citadel'. The shift to Lor- softens it toward the familiar Lori while keeping Larissa's meaning.
It appeared among the Larissa and Marissa variants popular late in the century, peaking around 1994 before fading; it reads today as a younger woman's name and has not returned with a distinct revival.
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What does the name Lorissa mean?
Lorissa is a variant of Larissa, a Greek name of a city and a nymph, often read as 'citadel'.
How do you pronounce Lorissa?
It's said luh-RIS-uh /ləˈrɪs.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lorissa a boy or girl name?
Lorissa is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Lorissa?
Lorissa was a rare late-century variant of Larissa and is uncommon today.