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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. Darwin86%
  2. Byron86%
  3. Van84%
  4. Dewayne82%
  5. Monte81%
  6. Nelson80%
  7. Bret79%
  8. Darrel79%
  9. Benny78%
  10. Perry78%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt50%
  2. Guy51%
  3. Freddy52%
  4. Pete52%
  5. Bradford53%
  6. Timmy57%
  7. Dwight58%
  8. Rudy59%
  9. Stewart59%
  10. Rocky60%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Teddy83%
  2. Ron80%
  3. Dewayne78%
  4. Gregg78%
  5. Perry77%
  6. Sammy74%
  7. Benny73%
  8. Darrel73%
  9. Nelson73%
  10. Kelvin72%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Guy47%
  3. Van48%
  4. Garry51%
  5. Daryl52%
  6. Brad52%
  7. Dwight53%
  8. Randal53%
  9. Greg54%
  10. Rudy55%

Professional potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Clay83%
  2. Kent83%
  3. Stuart82%
  4. Bradford82%
  5. Sherman79%
  6. Stewart77%
  7. Darrel76%
  8. Vaughn76%
  9. Cleveland75%
  10. Gregg75%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky50%
  2. Daryl52%
  3. Rudy54%
  4. Rex55%
  5. Dwayne55%
  6. Van57%
  7. Brad57%
  8. Freddy57%
  9. Rickey59%
  10. Rick59%

Crush potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Kenny92%
  2. Benny91%
  3. Ted91%
  4. Dave91%
  5. Dewayne89%
  6. Matt89%
  7. Ken89%
  8. Brad89%
  9. Nelson89%
  10. Kelvin89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt53%
  2. Pete60%
  3. Dwight60%
  4. Bradford60%
  5. Guy60%
  6. Stuart67%
  7. Laurence67%
  8. Sherman69%
  9. Stewart69%
  10. Kent70%
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