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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. Melba96%
  2. Celia96%
  3. Effie95%
  4. Garland93%
  5. Sallie93%
  6. Estelle92%
  7. Sondra92%
  8. Rena89%
  9. Rufus89%
  10. Etta89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Conrad42%
  3. Johnie42%
  4. Inez46%
  5. Elbert47%
  6. Ruthie47%
  7. Willard48%
  8. Alberta53%
  9. Jeannette53%
  10. Hubert54%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Estelle96%
  2. Lula95%
  3. Celia94%
  4. Garland91%
  5. Etta91%
  6. Blanche90%
  7. Effie90%
  8. Carmela90%
  9. Lupe89%
  10. Nannie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola44%
  2. Will45%
  3. Cleo48%
  4. Conrad52%
  5. Willard54%
  6. Johnie54%
  7. Otto55%
  8. Delbert56%
  9. Alton56%
  10. Alberta57%

Professional potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Johnie86%
  2. Addie85%
  3. Eunice85%
  4. Willard84%
  5. Cecelia83%
  6. Alta83%
  7. Burton83%
  8. Hugh83%
  9. Ollie82%
  10. Earnest81%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther45%
  2. Buddy53%
  3. Roscoe54%
  4. Iva54%
  5. Lola55%
  6. Elva56%
  7. Rhoda56%
  8. Opal56%
  9. Wallace56%
  10. Lela56%

Crush potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. May96%
  2. Effie96%
  3. Sallie96%
  4. Winnie96%
  5. Rhoda96%
  6. Etta96%
  7. Garland96%
  8. Rufus96%
  9. Jewel96%
  10. Estelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie42%
  2. Conrad46%
  3. Inez46%
  4. Ramona47%
  5. Ruthie47%
  6. Alberta51%
  7. Elbert53%
  8. Willard55%
  9. Alton57%
  10. Bernadine58%
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