Origin of the name Larissa:
Borrowed from the Russian, Larisa is a name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be derived from the name of an ancient city of Thessaly; others feel it may be derived from the Latin hilaris (cheerful).
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It is of Greek origin.
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I have a friend named Larisa and even researched and found its 3 meanings it pulls from a greek word (Larus) which means bird. It also has two other meanings sweet and pleasant.
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We call my sister Resa
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Larisa means "Cheerful One."
Larisa ("LAH-ree-sa") is a city in Greece.- Famous real-life people named Larisa: | Edit
Larisa Oleynik, actress
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Larisa was a main character in "Dr. Zhivago."
"Lara's Theme" from "Dr. Zhivago" soundtrack
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Global Popularity of the Name Larisa
- #39 in Slovenia
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