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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

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Bia42%
  3. Juancho42%
  4. Pepito42%
  5. Pepe42%
  6. Gero42%
  7. Osmi42%
  8. Beto42%
  9. Os42%
  10. Nedinho42%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Céli94%
  2. Luann94%
  3. Geri94%
  4. Célian94%
  5. Willie94%
  6. Célou94%
  7. Jeri94%
  8. Maty94%
  9. Alfio94%
  10. Celioche94%

Bottom 10

  1. Gora42%
  2. Viti42%
  3. Luka42%
  4. Wilhelm42%
  5. Vitorzinho42%
  6. Igorych42%
  7. Igka42%
  8. Emme42%
  9. Ossi42%
  10. Merson42%

Professional potential for Rissa

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Vitorzinho42%
  3. Rono42%
  4. Viti42%
  5. Vitorr42%
  6. Lilo42%
  7. Vitinho42%
  8. Diogene43%
  9. Ares44%
  10. Mael45%

Crush potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Kaison96%
  2. Giovany96%
  3. Ferran96%
  4. Tia96%
  5. Milio96%
  6. Tiag96%
  7. Wez96%
  8. Fabí96%
  9. Céli96%
  10. Marquel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Seba42%
  2. Bia42%
  3. Juanjo42%
  4. Pepe42%
  5. Osmi42%
  6. Sean42%
  7. Roland42%
  8. Beto42%
  9. Jano42%
  10. Ossi42%
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