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Larissa
luh-RIH-suh
Larissa (name) means a feminine given name of Greek origin, also the name of an ancient Greek city. Example: “Larissa studied classical history in college.”
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A feminine given name of Greek origin, also the name of an ancient Greek city.
"Larissa studied classical history in college."
"When Larissa Santos opened her front door and saw Rachel Bush for the first time, she was immediately flooded with emotions."
— Francesca Street, Her flight was canceled. Then she ended up on the doorstep of her future wife (2023)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Λάρισσα (Lárissa).
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What does “Larissa” mean?
The word “Larissa” means a feminine given name of Greek origin, also the name of an ancient Greek city.
How do you pronounce “Larissa”?
“Larissa” is pronounced luh-RIH-suh (/ləˈɹɪsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Larissa” in a sentence?
Here is “Larissa” used in a sentence: “Larissa studied classical history in college.”
What part of speech is “Larissa”?
“Larissa” is a name.
