Clarissa
/kluhrihsuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Clarissa is a English name meaning "Clear; bright; f...". The name Clarissa is likely derived from the Italian word 'clarus', meaning 'clear, bright, famous'. It may also be a variant of Clarice or Clara.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic kluhrihsuh
IPA kləɹɪsə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kluhrihsuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Clarissa
- · Clarissa Harlowe Barton - Founder of the American Red Cross
- · Clarissa Pinkola Estés - Author
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