Carissa

Girl

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“grace or kindness”

Cultural Notes

Derived from the Greek charis meaning grace; an elegant elaboration used mainly in English-speaking countries.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 9

Famous People Named Carissa

  • Carissa Moore

Variants & Spellings

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