Clarissa
GirlOrigin: Latin · Italian
Pronounced: kla-RISS-a
Meaning
“Latin form of Clara, 'bright, clear'”
Cultural Notes
Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel Clarissa is one of the longest in English
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1980s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Clarissa
- Clarissa Dickson Wright (British chef and writer)
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