Larissa Name Meaning
The name Larissa comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Larissa below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Larissa Name Meaning
English, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant of LARISA. It has been commonly used as an English given name only since the 20th century. In 1991 this name was given to one of the moons of...
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