Laryssa
Meaning of Laryssa
Laryssa is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced to both Portuguese and Russian languages. In Portuguese, it is pronounced as "lah-REE-sah," while in Russian, it is pronounced as "luh-RIS-suh." The English pronunciation of Laryssa is "luh-RISS-uh." This name also has variations such as Larissa and Larisa.
Laryssa has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the years. In 2020, there were 7 occurrences of this name, ranking at 12,113. It has consistently ranked in the top 15,000 names since the late 1960s. Laryssa's popularity peaked in the mid-1980s when it ranked as high as 6611.
Choosing Laryssa for your baby girl not only gives her an elegant and international name but also connects her to different cultures and languages. With its unique spelling and beautiful pronunciations, Laryssa is a standout choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their little one.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as lah-REE-sah (/lɐˈɾi.sɐ/)
Russian
- Pronunced as luh-RIS-suh (/lʌˈrɪsə/)
English
- Pronunced as luh-RISS-uh (/ləˈrɪsə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Laryssa
| Laryssa Biesenthal is a Canadian former representative rower who is a dual Olympic medallist and has represented Canada in sweep-oared and sculling boats at four World Rowing Championships. |
| Laryssa Lauret - Laryssa Kukrycka Lysniak Lauret was an American actress of Ukrainian descent known for her work on Broadway, off Broadway, television, and in notable films like Everything Is Illuminated and Orange is the New Black. |
