Klarissa
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Klarissa
Klarissa is a variant spelling of Clarissa, derived from the Latin name Clarissa, which comes from the root "clarus" meaning "bright" or "clear." The name emphasizes clarity, brightness, and distinctness.
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Etymology
Klarissa is a variant spelling of Clarissa, derived from the Latin name Clarissa, which comes from the root "clarus" meaning "bright" or "clear." The name emphasizes clarity, brightness, and distinctness.
The name is used across European cultures, particularly in Germanic and Scandinavian regions (where the K spelling is more common), as well as English-speaking countries; it gained literary prominence through Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel "Clarissa" and has been borne by various notable figures in European history.
Klarissa currently ranks #6,024 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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