Clarissa
klə-RIS-ə
What it means
Bright or clear, elaboration of Clara
Language
Latin
Culture
Latin;Italian
Religion
Christian
Style era
modern
Themes
Latin · literary
Popularity over time
Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.
Nicknames & variants
Common nicknames
ClaraCissyRissa
Alternate spellings
ClarrisaClarisaKlarissa
In other languages
Clarisa (Spanish)Clarissa (Italian)Klarissa (German)
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Notable people named Clarissa
Clarissa Pinkola Estés (author)
Clarissa Ward (journalist)
Clarissa Burt (model)
Clarissa Eden (figure)