Larissa
/L-AA-R-IH-S-S-AA/
Of Larissa (Greek city) — Larissa (Portuguese, from Greek city Larissa in Thessaly) is a popular Brazilian feminine name with Greek classical roots. The Greek city Larissa is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in Europe.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Larissa is a Christian girl name of Portuguese origin, meaning “Of Larissa (Greek city) — Larissa (Portuguese, from Greek city Larissa in Thessaly) is a popular Brazilian feminine name with Greek classical roots. The Greek city Larissa is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in Europe.”.
Larissa is a girl's name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Larissa (Greek city) — Larissa (Portuguese, from Greek city Larissa in Thessaly) is a popular Brazilian feminine name with Greek classical roots. The Greek city Larissa is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in Europe." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Brazilian, Portuguese, Greek, Angolan, Mozambican, CapeVerdean families, Larissa carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Larissa
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Larissa lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Larissa's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Larissa's saint & feast day →What does Larissa's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Larissa resonates in either tradition.
Larissa's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Larissa's full reading →
Does Larissa go with your family's names?
Larissa breaks into 7 sounds: /L-AA-R-IH-S-S-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Larissa sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Larissa beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Larissa — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Larissa
If Larissa resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Brazilian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Larissa
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Common questions about Larissa
What does the name Larissa mean?
Larissa means "Of Larissa (Greek city) — Larissa (Portuguese, from Greek city Larissa in Thessaly) is a popular Brazilian feminine name with Greek classical roots. The Greek city Larissa is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in Europe.." It is a girl name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Larissa a boy or girl name?
Larissa is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Larissa?
Larissa is of Portuguese origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Brazilian, Portuguese, Greek families.
Is Larissa a Christian name?
Yes. Larissa is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Portuguese origin.
What does Larissa mean in Portuguese?
Larissa originates from Portuguese, where it means "Of Larissa (Greek city) — Larissa (Portuguese, from Greek city Larissa in Thessaly) is a popular Brazilian feminine name with Greek classical roots. The Greek city Larissa is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in Europe.."
What are common nicknames for Larissa?
Common short forms of Larissa include Lari.
What is the numerology of Larissa?
Larissa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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