Clarisa

Meaning of Clarisa

Clarisa, a feminine given name attested in Anglo-American contexts, derives as a variant of Clarissa, itself ultimately rooted in the Latin adjective clarus, signifying “clear” or “bright.” Phonetically rendered in English as /kləˈriːsə/ (“kluh-REE-suh”), the name evokes associations of luminosity, intellectual clarity and, through its medieval linkage to Saint Clare of Assisi and the founding of the Poor Clares, a subtle resonance of piety and nobility. Onomastic data from the United States Social Security Administration demonstrate that Clarisa reached its peak incidence in 1994—registering 323 newborns (rank 543)—before entering a protracted period of decline, culminating in only 10 recorded births (rank 940) in 2024. This trajectory underscores Clarisa’s capacity to convey both historical depth and contemporary distinctiveness within the spectrum of female given names.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as kluh-REE-suh (/kləˈriːsə/)

• Clara
• Clarissa
• Claire
• Clarice
• Marisa
• Carissa
• Larissa