Larisa
Meaning of Larisa
Larisa is a female name with Russian origins. In Russian, it is pronounced as lah-REE-sah (/lɑˈrisɑ/), while in English, it is pronounced as luh-REE-suh (/ləˈriːsə/). This name has variations such as Larissa.
When looking at data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Larisa has been a moderately popular choice over the years. In recent years, it ranked around 6000 to 8000 in terms of occurrence. However, its popularity seems to have declined slightly in more recent years. It's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year and can be influenced by various factors such as cultural trends and influences. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Larisa remains a beautiful and unique name choice for baby girls.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as lah-REE-sah (/lɑˈrisɑ/)
English
- Pronunced as luh-REE-suh (/ləˈriːsə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Larisa
| Larisa Romanovna Oleynik is an American actress known for her roles in The Secret World of Alex Mack, The Baby-Sitters Club, and 10 Things I Hate About You. |
| Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a former Soviet artistic gymnast who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by a gymnast, male or female, with 9, and is credited with establishing the Soviet Union as a dominant force in gymnastics. |
| Larisa Korotkevich, a retired Russian discus thrower, achieved a personal best throw of 71.30 m in 1992, ranking her 16th on the all-time discus rankings. |
| Larisa Neiland - Larisa Savchenko-Neiland is a retired tennis player who achieved success in both singles and doubles, winning six Grand Slam titles and earning a spot among the top doubles match winners in WTA history. |
| Larisa Shchiryakova is a Belarusian journalist who freelances for Belsat. |
