Clarissa (given name)
| Gender | female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | French, Greek |
| Meaning | bright, clear, brilliant, famous |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Clare, Clarisa, Clara, Clair, Clarice |
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Clarissa is derived from the English and French name Clarice. Clarice is derived from the Latin the word Clarus, which means "bright, clear, or famous." Clarissa also has a Greek origin, from the root, meaning brilliant. Clarissa is considered an English, Italian, and Portuguese name. Clarisa is the Spanish form of the name.[2]
Namesakes
- Clarissa, a novel by Samuel Richardson
- Clarissa Explains It All, a U.S. television sitcom
- Clarissa (film), a film by Jacques Deray
- Clarissa (song), a song by Mindless Self Indulgence
- 302 Clarissa, an asteroid
- Clarissa (manga artist), a Japanese manga artist
- Clarissa (play), a play by Dreama Kay
- Clarissa, Minnesota, a city in the United States
Famous persons
- Clarissa Pinkola Estes, American poet, DOB January 27, 1945.
- Clarissa Dickson-Wright, English celebrity chef, DOB June 28, 1947.
- Clarissa Selwynne, British-American actress, DOB February 26, 1886.
- Clarissa Eden, British Countess of Avon, DOB June 28, 1920.
- Clarissa Harlow Barton, American humanitarian, DOB December 25, 1821.
- Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, American coach and Women's Basketball hall-of-famer, DOB June 4, 1967.
- Clarissa Childs, American golfer, DOB March 23, 1974.
- Clarissa Munger, American artist, DOB May 20, 1806.
- Clarissa Malheiros, Mexican actress, DOB unknown.
- Clarissa Ward, British-American foreign news reporter, DOB unknown.
Notes
- ^ Bruggeman, David. <http://wiki.name.com/en/Clarissa> "Clarissa," WikiName - All About Names,
- ^ Bruggeman, David. <http://wiki.name.com/en/Clarissa> "Clarissa," WikiName - All About Names,