Clarissa: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“most bright; most famous”

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کلاریسا

Clarissa

Clarissa (کلاریسا, Latin Clarissa) is a Christian girl’s name that means “most bright; most famous”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Clara.

Clarissa at a glance

Meaning: most bright; most famous
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: kluh-ris-uh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
First letter: C · ک

Meaning of Clarissa

In English: most bright; most famous
اردو میں معنی: انتہائی روشن

Origin and history of Clarissa

From Latin clarissima, meaning 'most bright'.

Base wordLatin clarissima

How to say and write Clarissa

Say it: kluh-ris-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Clarissa
Urdu: کلاریسا
Original script: Clarissa
Other spellings: Clarice
Themes: Light

Sibling names for Clarissa

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Clarissa.

Names like Clarissa

Names that sound like Clarissa

Claudia

Questions about the name Clarissa

What does the name Clarissa mean?

Clarissa means “most bright; most famous”. In Urdu: انتہائی روشن. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Clarissa a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Clarissa is a girl’s name.

Is Clarissa a Christian name?

Yes. Clarissa is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin clarissima, meaning 'most bright'.

How do you pronounce Clarissa?

Say it “kluh-ris-uh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Clarissa in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Clarissa is written کلاریسا. In its original script: Clarissa.

What are other spellings of Clarissa?

Clarissa is also spelled Clarice.

Is the meaning of Clarissa verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.