Carissa Name Meaning & Origin
Carissa
Pronunciation: kah-RIS-ə (key)
Origin of the name Carissa:
Italian elaboration of Cara (beloved, dear). Var: Carrissa. Short: Cari, Carie, Carri, Carrie, Rissa.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Rissa, Riss, Issy, Cari, Cara, Ari, Ara, Kissa, Crissy!
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Greek and American Meaning: Very dear; beloved.
Latin Meaning: Artistic or giving; very dear.- Famous real-life people named Carissa
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