Larisa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Larisa Name at a Glance

Name	Larisa
Meaning	Cheerful.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Larisa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Larisa means “Cheerful”. 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.

Larisa Name Origin

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

Is Larisa a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Larisa

When considering Larisa for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.