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Larissa

cheerful, lovely

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Name
Larissa
Origin
Greek
Gender
Female
Meaning
cheerful, lovely
Detailed Meaning
Larissa is a Greek name tied to a city in Thessaly, traditionally interpreted as 'cheerful' or 'lovely.' It was borne by a nymph in Greek myth and a moon of Neptune. The spelling is intuitive in English, and Lara or Rissa work as short forms.
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Larissa is a female name of Greek origin, meaning cheerful, lovely.

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