Sarissa is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has an English pronunciation of suh-RIS-uh (/səˈrɪsə/). This name is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "sarisa," which refers to a long spear used by the ancient Macedonian army. The name Sarissa carries associations of strength and power, making it an empowering choice for parents who want their daughter to have a strong and independent personality. While not extremely popular in recent years, Sarissa has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States, with its highest ranking occurring in 2010 at 14,951 occurrences. Variations of this name include Sarisa.