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Rissa

Girl Name day: December 1
Rissa is a short form of Carissa: on birth records it is written Carissa (28,181 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Carissa page. Also a short form of Larissa, Merissa, Klarissa.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: grace; or beloved.
A modern name, generally derived from Greek charis 'grace' (compare Charissa) or Latin carus 'dear, beloved'.

Name day for Rissa

December 1

Why this day? Rissa is a short form of Carissa, 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 Carissa. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — grace; or beloved, and shares its name day, December 1.

On birth records, Rissa is rarely written as such: the Rissas are Carissas (28,181 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Carissa page. Rissa is also a short form of Larissa, Merissa, Klarissa.

Frequently asked questions about Rissa

What does Rissa mean?

Rissa is a short form of Carissa, which means grace; or beloved.

When is Rissa's name day?

December 1, together with Carissa: 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 Carissa.

Rissa's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Ilona95%
  2. Luana95%
  3. Delaine90%
  4. Risa89%
  5. Bronwyn89%
  6. Pamelia88%
  7. Laurice88%
  8. Arnita88%
  9. Glennis88%
  10. Rudolfo87%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree43%
  2. Helga48%
  3. Butch53%
  4. Rock53%
  5. Len58%
  6. Frederica59%
  7. Stoney59%
  8. Theresia59%
  9. Cyndi60%
  10. Les60%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Kathlene96%
  2. Marylynn96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Sanjuana96%
  5. Laraine96%
  6. Rosann96%
  7. Lawanna96%
  8. Herlinda96%
  9. Evon96%
  10. Dayle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid43%
  2. Flint45%
  3. Butch47%
  4. Rand49%
  5. Cyndi50%
  6. Barbie51%
  7. Cleve52%
  8. Rolf52%
  9. Helga52%
  10. Micky53%

Professional potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne94%
  2. Eilene92%
  3. Janise92%
  4. Lindell92%
  5. Pamella90%
  6. Pernell89%
  7. Sanders88%
  8. Randel88%
  9. Deneen88%
  10. Stafford88%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki48%
  2. Fonda49%
  3. Davey51%
  4. Jacki51%
  5. Drucilla52%
  6. Arnita52%
  7. Raynard53%
  8. Timmie55%
  9. Denita55%
  10. Flint55%

Crush potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Luana96%
  2. Ilona96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Lory96%
  5. Penni96%
  6. Sandie96%
  7. Roby96%
  8. Rudolfo96%
  9. Timmie95%
  10. Arnita94%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree46%
  2. Helga53%
  3. Theresia61%
  4. Cleophus63%
  5. Georgine63%
  6. Lenwood65%
  7. Rolf65%
  8. Les65%
  9. Faron65%
  10. Len65%
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