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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. Giovannina96%
  2. Lucita96%
  3. Lore96%
  4. Soni96%
  5. Gio96%
  6. Rayou96%
  7. Sheela96%
  8. Lorenita96%
  9. Lory96%
  10. Vanna96%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Loredana96%
  2. Leti96%
  3. Vanna96%
  4. Claudette96%
  5. Sue96%
  6. Susu96%
  7. Lika96%
  8. Bibi96%
  9. Gio96%
  10. Gioia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dai42%
  2. Sebaiana42%
  3. Marli-Bell42%
  4. Biana42%
  5. Marli-Ann42%
  6. Vitorinha43%
  7. Vivi43%
  8. Momone44%
  9. Simo44%
  10. Sim44%

Professional potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Nairinha42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Nai42%
  4. Kali43%
  5. Cerise44%
  6. Melody45%
  7. Pandora45%
  8. Tracy45%
  9. Anessa45%
  10. Kary45%

Crush potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Te42%
  3. Cidinha42%
  4. Biazinha42%
  5. Roo42%
  6. Marli-Ann42%
  7. Cida42%
  8. Sim42%
  9. Zaza42%
  10. Momone42%
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