name
Carissa
Carissa (name) means a female given name. Example: “Carissa moved to the city after finishing university.”
name
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A female given name.
"Carissa gave him a sideways glance and smiled ruefully."
— Ethan Fowler, Mardene Fowler (2009)
"Carissa moved to the city after finishing university."
"Before they could go, Carissa stepped out behind them. She had been listening from inside the door."
— Michael G. Manning, Transcendence and Rebellion (2019)
"“Wow,” said Carissa. “I guess activism runs in the family.”"
— Matt Weber, Reverie Syndrome (2013)
noun
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A genus of shrubs bearing edible berries, native to Africa and Asia.
"The garden included several Carissa shrubs prized for their fragrant flowers."
How to use Carissa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA given name, and also the botanical name for a group of berry-bearing shrubs.
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Word forms
- Plural
- carissas
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What does “Carissa” mean?
The word “Carissa” means a female given name. In plain terms, a given name, and also the botanical name for a group of berry-bearing shrubs.
How do you use “Carissa” in a sentence?
Here is “Carissa” used in a sentence: “Carissa moved to the city after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Carissa”?
Depending on how it is used, “Carissa” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Carissa” have?
“Carissa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name.
