Laritza
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Laritza
Laritza is a diminutive form derived from the Spanish name Larisa, which has Greek roots from "Larissa," an ancient city in Thessaly; the name generally means "cheerful" or "pleasant." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Russian-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Cuba and other Latin American countries, though it also appears in Eastern European communities.
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Etymology
Laritza is a diminutive form derived from the Spanish name Larisa, which has Greek roots from "Larissa," an ancient city in Thessaly; the name generally means "cheerful" or "pleasant." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Russian-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Cuba and other Latin American countries, though it also appears in Eastern European communities.
Laritza currently ranks #11,484 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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