Larissa
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Larissa
Larissa derives from the ancient Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly, with the name meaning "citadel" or "fortress" from its association with the fortified settlement.
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Etymology
Larissa derives from the ancient Greek city of Larissa in Thessaly, with the name meaning "citadel" or "fortress" from its association with the fortified settlement. The name is primarily used in Greek, Russian, and broader European cultures, with particular popularity in Russia and among Orthodox Christian populations, though it has no specific religious significance.
Larissa currently ranks #1,646 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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