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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. Rudolfo87%
  2. Walt85%
  3. Timmie85%
  4. Alonza85%
  5. Roby84%
  6. Rollie84%
  7. Blane84%
  8. Kevan81%
  9. Pernell79%
  10. Cardell79%

Bottom 10

  1. Butch53%
  2. Rock53%
  3. Len58%
  4. Stoney59%
  5. Les60%
  6. Rolf60%
  7. Cleophus61%
  8. Herb62%
  9. Flint63%
  10. Delmas64%

Love potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Danniel94%
  2. Woody94%
  3. Edmundo94%
  4. Walt93%
  5. Mikeal91%
  6. Gaylon91%
  7. Timmothy91%
  8. Darel90%
  9. Willam88%
  10. Lawrance88%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid43%
  2. Flint45%
  3. Butch47%
  4. Rand49%
  5. Cleve52%
  6. Rolf52%
  7. Geary53%
  8. Rich53%
  9. Rance54%
  10. Raynard55%

Professional potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Pernell89%
  2. Sanders88%
  3. Randel88%
  4. Stafford88%
  5. Deryl88%
  6. Kennth88%
  7. Rock86%
  8. Lenwood84%
  9. Wardell83%
  10. Willam83%

Bottom 10

  1. Davey51%
  2. Raynard53%
  3. Timmie55%
  4. Flint55%
  5. Skip55%
  6. Brion56%
  7. Rudolfo56%
  8. Sid56%
  9. Reinaldo58%
  10. Sal58%

Crush potential for Rissa

Top 10

  1. Roby96%
  2. Rudolfo96%
  3. Timmie95%
  4. Kevan93%
  5. Rollie93%
  6. Davy92%
  7. Blane92%
  8. Roddy92%
  9. Alphonzo91%
  10. Wayde91%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus63%
  2. Lenwood65%
  3. Rolf65%
  4. Les65%
  5. Faron65%
  6. Len65%
  7. Rock65%
  8. Herb66%
  9. Geary68%
  10. Cleve68%
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