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The name Larissa is of Greek, Russian origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Judaism religion. Numerologically, Larissa is often linked to the number 7.
Larissa Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Larissa mean? What is the meaning of the name Larissa
Meaning of Larissa: Name Larissa in the Greek, Russian origin, means A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress. Name Larissa is of Greek, Russian origin and is a Girl name. People with name Larissa are usually Judaism by religion.
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Larissa
Meaning
A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 7 characters
Spell
L-A-R-I-S-S-A
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
7
Indian Vedic Numerology
5
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- Larissa Meek
Larissa Meek (born August 29, 1978) is a former beauty queen who has competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA pageants and a reality television personality who starred in Average Joe: Hawaii.
- Larissa Behrendt
Larissa Yasmin Behrendt (born 1 April 1969) is a Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman, an Aboriginal Australian legal academic and writer.
- Larissa Wilson
Larissa Hope Wilson (born 5 May 1989) is an English actress best known for her role as Jal Fazer in the first two series of the UK television series Skins.
- Larissa França
Larissa França Maestrini (born April 14, 1982 in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim) is a beach volleyball player from Brazil.
- Larissa Costa
Larissa Costa Silva de Oliveira (born March 9, 1984), commonly known as Larissa Costa, is a Brazilian beauty queen who won the Miss Brasil 2009.
- Larissa Marolt
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- Larissa Riquelme
Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos (born 22 February 1985) is a Paraguayan model and actress from Asunción.
- Larissa Waters
Larissa Joy Waters (born 8 February 1977) is an Australian politician.
- Larissa Schuster
Larissa Schuster (née Foreman; born January 1, 1960) is an American woman who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2008 for committing the July 2003 murder of her estranged husband Timothy Schuster by submerging his body in hydrochloric acid.
- Larissa Nevierov
Larissa Nevierov (born 18 September 1974 in Trieste) is an Italian sailor who won the Laser Radial World Championships in 1998.
- Larissa Manoela
Larissa Manoela Taques Elias Santos (born julia eh feia December 28, 2000) is a Brazilian actress, singer, model, voice actress, writer and digital influencer.
- Vania Larissa
Vania Larissa (born 18 November 1995) is an Indonesian Chinese spiritual singer and former beauty queen.
- Larissa Zamotina
Larissa Vladimirovna Zamotina (Russian: Лариса Владимировна Замотина; born 25 June 1967) is a Russian former competitive figure skater who competed for the Soviet Union.
- Larissa Barata
Larissa Maia Barata (born 30 March 1987) was a Brazilian group rhythmic gymnast.
- Lina Larissa Strahl
Lina Larissa Strahl (born 15 December 1997) is a German singer-songwriter and actress.
- Larissa Nusser
Larissa Nusser (born 8 February 2000) is a Dutch handball player for København Håndbold and the Dutch national team.
She represented the Netherlands at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship.
- Larissa Ping Liew
Larissa Ping Liew (born 18 March 1999) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2018.
- Larissa Lowing
Larissa Lowing (born 26 January 1973) is a Canadian artistic gymnast.
- Larissa Iapichino
Larissa Iapichino (born 18 July 2002) is an Italian female long jumper who won gold medal at the 2019 European Athletics U20 Championships.
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Larissa - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Ashvini Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Larissa is Ashvini. The Nakshatra Ashvini of the name Larissa is connected to the deity Ashwini Kumars, and is ruled by the Ketu. The symbol for Larissa is Horse's head, and it is characterized by Vitality. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Active, Quick.| name | Ashwini |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ashwini Kumars |
| Ruling Planet | Ketu |
| Symbol | Horse's head |
| Primary Quality | Vitality |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Active, Quick |
Numerology of Larissa
Numerology for Larissa - Number 7 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Larissa Numerology: Name Larissa has a number value of 7 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 7 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 5 |
| Motivation Number | 11 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 7 |
| Inner Dream Number | 5 |
| Soul Urge Number | 11 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 11 |
| Personality Number | 5 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Larissa
Syllables in Larissa Name
How many syllables in baby name Larissa? Larissa has 3 syllables. The name "Larissa" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Larissa? | 3 (la - ris - sa) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 7 |
| Unique letters: | 5 (l, a, r, i, s) |
| Larissa backwards: | assiral |
| Larissa sorted alphabetically: | aailrss |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | L-A-R-I-S-S-A |
| Pronunciation |
Name Larissa is combinations of, 1 occurance of L, 2 occurances of A, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of I, 2 occurances of S.
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Birthday Wishes for Larissa
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Larissa
Larissa's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Larissa on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Larissa! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Larissa, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Larissa! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Larissa
What is the meaning of Larissa?
Name Larissa means A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Larissa Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Larissa?
Name Larissa has numerology 5 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Larissa?
Numerology number of Larissa is 5 (Vedic) and 7 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Larissa?
The lucky number of name Larissa is 5 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Larissa name?
The name Larissa has 7 letters. The name Larissa consists of 1 word with 7 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Larissa?
Name Larissa belongs to Ashvini nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Larissa come from?
Larissa is a Greek, Russian name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Larissa?
The name Larissa is of Greek, Russian origin and is used within Judaism communities.
What does Larissa mean?
Name Larissa means A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress as per The ParentZ
What does the name Larissa mean?
Larissa is of Greek, Russian origin and means A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Larissa?
Larissa means A safe protected place, like a citadel of a fortress and is a Greek, Russian name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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The name Larissa consists of 7 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Larissa! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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