l(a)-rissa, lar(is)-sa. Popularity:3138. Meaning:cheerful or lighthearted.

What does the name Larissa mean in English?

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Larissa is: Cheerful. Joyful. A lover of Poseidon.

Is Larissa a unique name?

Larissa is a nymph name that's daintily pretty and a fresh alternative to Melissa or Alyssa. Though this is the more common variation in the Western World, the original is actually Larisa.