Larissa
The name Larissa is of Greek origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It is said to have been taken from the name of a nymph in Greek mythology who was a daughter of Pelasgus. Another origin is from the name of the ancient city of Larissa. According to these origins, the meaning of Larissa is ‘citadel’. The name is also associated with the Christian martyr of the fourth century, Saint Larissa who was venerated by the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches. Notable public figures known to have this name are Larissa Hope Wilson, an English actress who played Jal Fazer in 'Skins' and Larissa Joy Waters, an Australian politician who has served as a Senator for Queensland since 2018.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
citadel
Origin
Variation of Larisa, Greek and Russian
Numerology
L is for luster, your shine.
A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.
R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.
I is for intense, your zest of living.
S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!
S is for serious, not always joking.
A is for absolute, for you know your mind.
Lucky
Larissa lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Larissa
- Dorothea of Brandenburg Queen consort of Christian III of Denmark and Sweden
- Dorothea Margaretta Lange American photojournalist
- Dorothea Lynde Dix American mental health activist
- Dorothea Roschmann German soprano
- Dorothea Katherine Douglass Lambert Chambers English tennis player
Larissa in Pop Culture
- Boston American band
- "Boston " song by Augustana
- Boston Massachusetts, USA
- Marjerie "Marge" Bovier Simpson Character on animated TV series "The Simpsons"
