Clarisa is a regal baby name that comes from Spanish culture. Ultimately, it is closely related to names like Clarissa, Clara, and Clarita. Though no longer a top 1,000 name option, it can still give your daughter a sense of power.
Meaning of the name Clarisa:
Spanish: bright, clear
Origin of the name Clarisa:
Clarisa is the Spanish form of the baby name Clarissa. The original is the Latin form of the baby name Clarice. Clarice itself is actually the Medieval English form of the Latin baby name Claritia. This was a nickname of sorts for the baby name Clara.
Symbolism of the name Clarisa:
The baby name Clarisa has the same meaning as the name Clarissa. It actually has the same meaning of Clara too, however, as it comes from Claritia. Each of these names dates back to the ancient name Clarus that meant “clear” or “bright.”
Style of the name Clarisa:
Traditional
Gender of the name Clarisa:
Clarisa is a kind and beautiful baby name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Clarisa:
kla-REE-sa
Number of syllables in the name Clarisa:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Clarisa:
Clarisa is refined and formal. It is a very serious name, though the accent gives it somewhat of a tropical feel.
Alternative spellings for the name Clarisa:
- Klarisa
- Clarysa
- Klarysa
- Clarysza
- Klarysza
- Clarisza
- Klarisza
Nicknames for the name Clarisa:
Popularity of the name Clarisa:
The Spanish Clarisa has only been on the top 1,000 of the Social Security Index in America one year. It was rank 665 in 1994. The English version, Clarissa, is still a top 1,000 baby name at rank 909 as of 2020.
Related names for the name Clarisa:
Great middle names for Clarisa and their meanings:
- Haven (safe place)
- Fleur (flower)
- Maribel (star of the sea, beautiful)
- Josefina (Jehovah increases)
- Jade (stone of the side)
- Alessandra (defender of men)
- Ivy (vine)
- Aubrey (ruler of elves)
Famous people with the name Clarisa:
Clarisas in popular culture:
No fictional characters exist of note with the baby name Clarisa. Plenty exist, however, with the English version Clarissa, including the title character from “Clarissa Explains It All.”