Raisa
Meaning of Raisa
The name Raisa is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with origins rooted in both Russian and Arabic cultures. In Russian, Raisa (pronounced rah-EE-sah) means "easy-going" or "carefree," while in Arabic, it translates to "leader" or "chief." This name has a rich cultural heritage and is associated with grace and strength. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly pronounced as RAY-suh. The name also has a variant spelling, Raissa. Although not extremely common in the United States, Raisa has maintained a modest presence over the years. It peaked in popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s but continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its elegant sound and meaningful background.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as rah-EE-sah (/rɑːˈiːsə/)
English
- Pronunced as RAY-suh (/ˈreɪsə/)
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Notable People Named Raisa
| Raisa Andriana, also known as Raisa, is a popular Indonesian singer and songwriter who gained fame with her hit song "Serba Salah" and was previously a lead vocalist for the band Vierra. |
| Raisa Maximovna Gorbacheva was a prominent Soviet-Russian activist and philanthropist, known for being the wife of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. |
| Raisa Irina Corral Alava is an Ecuadorian politician and a former President of the Citizen Revolution Movement. |
| Raisa Petrovna Smetanina is a Soviet, Komi and Russian cross-country skiing champion and the first woman to win ten Winter Olympic medals. |
| Raisa Dmytrivna Husak was a Ukrainian folklorist, ethnoorganologist, and public activist, honored for her contributions to Ukrainian culture. |
| Raisa Nefedovna Surnachevskaya was a Soviet fighter pilot and squadron commander during World War II, known for being one of the few pregnant women to have flown in combat. |
| Raisa Smekhnova - Raisa Katyukova-Smekhnova is a retired long-distance runner from the Soviet Union, known for winning the bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships and the Soviet title in the women's marathon in 1985. |
