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English, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Larissa

Girl
Meaning

Larissa means citadel.

Demographic Rank #355 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic La-Ris-Sa
Syllables 3
Starting Sound L
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Larissa

Aa
IPA Notation /lʌrɪssʌ/
Transliteration Larissa
Root Representation Lari-Radix
Script Form Larissa
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Larissa

7 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Seeker (Ruling Number 7)

Core Personality Traits
Intellectual Depth Spiritual Insight Introspection

Name Specifications

Origin / Region English, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Category English
Gender Girl
Name Length 7 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Larissa

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Aaden Aaden means fire or little fire. Aaron Aaron means high mountain. Abner Abner means my father is a light.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Aaralyn Aaralyn means high mountain or exalted. Abbey Abbey means my father is joy. Abbi Abbi means my father is joy.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Larissa & Laarni Girl
A lovely baby name of Tagalog origin, traditionally chosen for girls.
Larissa & Labanya Girl
Labanya means charm or pure beauty.
Larissa & Laboni Girl
Laboni means saline, salted, tasteful, or graceful.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Larissa

LarissaAafje
Aafje means elf.1 Syllables
LarissaAaren
Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables
LarissaAase
Aase means God.1 Syllables
LarissaAavya
Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Larissa

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Adisa Agnesa Aïssa Aleksa
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Larissa

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification English, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized) Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Larissa

What does the name Larissa mean?▼

The name Larissa means "Larissa means citadel.".

What is the origin and category of the name Larissa?▼

The name Larissa has origins in English, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Greek Mythology (Latinized) naming customs and is categorized under English.

How do you pronounce Larissa?▼

The name Larissa is pronounced La-Ris-Sa (/lʌrɪssʌ/) with 3 syllables.

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