Carisa Name Meaning & Origin
Carisa
Pronunciation: kah-RIS-ə (key)
Origin of the name Carissa:
Italian elaboration of Cara (beloved, dear). Var: Carrissa. Short: Cari, Carie, Carri, Carrie, Rissa.
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