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Rissa

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: March 26 In French: Larissa
Origin: Ancient Greek. Meaning: citadel or fortress.
From the ancient Thessalian city of Larissa, rooted in a pre-Greek word.

Name day for Rissa

March 26

Why this day? Rissa is a short form of Larissa, and shares its name day.

Rissa is celebrated in the United States on December 1; Brazil on March 26.

The story of the name Rissa

Rissa is a short form of Larissa. It keeps its origin (Ancient Greek) and meaning — citadel or fortress, and shares its name day, March 26.

On birth records, Rissa is rarely written as such: the Rissas are Larissas (361,838 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Larissa page. Rissa is also a short form of Arissa, Carissa, Klarissa.

Frequently asked questions about Rissa

What does Rissa mean?

Rissa is a short form of Larissa, which means citadel or fortress.

When is Rissa's name day?

March 26, together with Larissa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rissa a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Larissa.

Rissa's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Olivia96%
  2. Sarah96%
  3. Talia96%
  4. Elena96%
  5. Rayane96%
  6. Laila96%
  7. Lia96%
  8. Shirley96%
  9. Giovanna96%
  10. Vanesa96%

Love potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor51%
  2. Jackeline52%
  3. Olga54%
  4. Ivana54%
  5. Isis55%
  6. Hilda55%
  7. Iva55%
  8. Janice55%
  9. Diane55%
  10. Dayana55%

Professional potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Luna43%
  2. Candida46%
  3. Thalia48%
  4. Isa48%
  5. Lilia49%
  6. Leonor49%
  7. Dulce49%
  8. Kenia51%
  9. Jennifer51%
  10. Eloisa51%

Crush potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Martha42%
  3. Norma46%
  4. Anna48%
  5. Anne48%
  6. Hilda51%
  7. Adelaide52%
  8. Delma55%
  9. Janine55%
  10. Eugenia56%
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