Clarissa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clarissa Name at a Glance

Name	Clarissa
Meaning	The Latinized form of the English Clarice, meaning famous. Famous bearer: Samuel Richardson's 18th century novel 'Clarissa Harlowe'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Clarissa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clarissa means “The Latinized form of the English Clarice, meaning famous. Famous bearer: Samuel Richardson's 18th century novel 'Clarissa Harlowe”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clarissa Name Origin

Our database records Clarissa under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clarissa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clarissa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clarissa

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